On Saturday, May 7 at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, USA Charles «Do Bronx» Oliveira will meet Justin «The Highlight» Gaethje for vacant UFC title in a 5-round lightweight bout.
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Arena, date and time can change.
 Charles Oliveira Do Bronx |
 Justin Gaethje The Highlight |
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|---|---|---|
| Country |
 BrazilGuaruja, Sao Paulo, Brazil |
 USASafford, Arizona, USA |
| Age | 32 years | 33 years |
| Pro | 14 years | 10 years |
| Height | 5′ 10″ (178 cm) | 5′ 11″ (180 cm) |
| Reach | 74″ (188 cm) | 70″ (178 cm) |
| Division | lightweight (155 lbs / 70,3 kg) |
lightweight (155 lbs / 70,3 kg) |
| Stance |
 orthodox |
orthodox |
| Titles | - | - |
| Record | 32 - 8 - 0 (9 KOs) |
23 - 3 - 0 (19 KOs) |
| KOs | 28% | 82% |
| Inactive | 147 days | 182 days |
| Advant. |
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The fight night will begin on Saturday, May 7 at 5:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. PT.
The fight will be held at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
On which TV channel or streaming service can I watch the live broadcast of the fight Charles Oliveira versus Justin Gaethje?
Who fights on Saturday, May 7?
Fight card subject to change.
| Division | Fighter #1 | Fighter #2 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| lightweight (155 lbs) | Charles Oliveira | Justin Gaethje | For vacant UFC tit. |
| strawweight (115 lbs) | Rose Namajunas | Carla Esparza | For UFC Women tit. |
| lightweight (155 lbs) | Michael Chandler | Tony Ferguson | |
| light heavyweight (205 lbs) | Ovince St. Preux | Maurício Rua | |
| lightweight (155 lbs) | Donald Cerrone | Joe Lauzon | |
| welterweight (170 lbs) | Andre Fialho | Cameron VanCamp | |
| welterweight (170 lbs) | Randy Brown | Khaos Williams | |
| featherweight (145 lbs) | Macy Chiasson | Norma Dumont | |
| flyweight (125 lbs) | Brandon Royval | Matt Schnell | |
| heavyweight (265 lbs) | Blagoy Ivanov | Marcos Rogério de Lima | |
| welterweight (170 lbs) | Francisco Trinaldo | Danny Roberts | |
| flyweight (125 lbs) | Tracy Cortez | Melissa Gatto | |
| flyweight (125 lbs) | Kleydson Rodrigues | C.J. Vergara | |
| strawweight (115 lbs) | Lupita Godinez | Ariane Carnelossi | |
| bantamweight (135 lbs) | Journey Newson | Fernie Garcia |
Charles «Do Bronx» Oliveira
Charles Oliveira is a Brazilian MMA artist.
As a professional athlete, Oliveira has been performing for 14 years.
The last fight of Charles Oliveira took place on December 11, 2021 against 
Dustin Poirier.
Oliveira won by submission (rear naked choke).
Charles Oliveira vs. Dustin Poirier
On May 15, 2021 Charles Oliveira became the UFC lightweight champion in a fight for the vacant title.
UFC World champion Charles Oliveira
Total fights: 41
Wins: 32
Wins by KO: 9
Wins by subm: 20
Wins by dec: 3
Losses: 8
Losses by KO: 4
Losses by subm: 3
Losses by dec: 1
Draws: 0
No contests: 1How many fights did Charles Oliveira have?
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| Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-13 | Arman Tsarukyan | Loss Decision (Split) |
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| 2023-06-10 | Beneil Dariush | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2022-10-22 | Islam Makhachev | Loss Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) |
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| 2022-05-07 | Justin Gaethje | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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| 2021-12-11 | Dustin Poirier | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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| 2021-05-15 | Michael Chandler | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2020-12-12 | Tony Ferguson | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2020-03-14 | Kevin Lee | Win Submission (Guillotine Choke) |
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| 2019-11-16 | Jared Gordon | Win KO (Punches) |
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| 2019-05-18 | Nik Lentz | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2019-02-02 | David Teymur | Win Submission (Anaconda Choke) |
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| 2018-12-15 | Jim Miller | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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| 2018-09-22 | Christos Giagos | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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| 2018-06-09 | Clay Guida | Win Submission (Guillotine Choke) |
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| 2017-12-02 | Paul Felder | Loss TKO (Elbows) |
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| 2017-04-08 | Will Brooks | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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| 2016-11-05 | Ricardo Lamas | Loss Submission (Guillotine Choke) |
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| 2016-08-27 | Anthony Pettis | Loss Submission (Guillotine Choke) |
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| 2015-12-19 | Myles Jury | Win Submission (Guillotine Choke) |
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| 2015-08-23 | Max Holloway | Loss TKO (Esophagus Injury) |
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| 2015-05-30 | Nik Lentz | Win Submission (Guillotine Choke) |
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| 2014-12-12 | Jeremy Stephens | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2014-06-28 | Hatsu Hioki | Win Submission (Anaconda Choke) |
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| 2014-02-15 | Andy Ogle | Win Submission (Triangle Choke) |
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| 2013-07-06 | Frankie Edgar | Loss Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2012-09-22 | Cub Swanson | Loss KO (Punch) |
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| 2012-06-01 | Jonathan Brookins | Win Submission (Guillotine Choke) |
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| 2012-01-28 | Eric Wisely | Win Submission (Calf Slicer) |
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| 2011-08-14 | Donald Cerrone | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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| 2011-06-26 | Nik Lentz | No contest No Contest (Illegal Knee) |
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| 2010-12-11 | Jim Miller | Loss Submission (Kneebar) |
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| 2010-09-15 | Efrain Escudero | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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| 2010-08-01 | Darren Elkins | Win Submission (Armbar) |
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| 2010-02-14 | Diego Battaglia | Win KO (Slam) |
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| 2010-02-14 | Rosenildo Rocha | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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| 2009-09-26 | Eduardo Pachu | Win Decision (Split) |
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| 2009-09-18 | Alexandre Bezerra | Win Submission (Anaconda Choke) |
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| 2009-04-17 | Dom Stanco | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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| 2009-03-21 | Carlos Soares | Win Submission (Triangle Armbar) |
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| 2008-12-29 | Elieni Silva | Win TKO (Knee and Punches) |
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| 2008-12-29 | Daniel Fernandes | Win KO |
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| 2008-12-13 | Mehdi Baghdad | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2008-03-15 | Diego Braga Alves | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2008-03-15 | Viscardi Andrade | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2008-03-15 | Jackson Pontes | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
Who all beat Charles Oliveira?
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| Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-13 | Arman Tsarukyan | Loss Decision (Split) |
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| 2022-10-22 | Islam Makhachev | Loss Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) |
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| 2017-12-02 | Paul Felder | Loss TKO (Elbows) |
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| 2016-11-05 | Ricardo Lamas | Loss Submission (Guillotine Choke) |
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| 2016-08-27 | Anthony Pettis | Loss Submission (Guillotine Choke) |
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| 2015-08-23 | Max Holloway | Loss TKO (Esophagus Injury) |
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| 2013-07-06 | Frankie Edgar | Loss Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2012-09-22 | Cub Swanson | Loss KO (Punch) |
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| 2011-08-14 | Donald Cerrone | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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| 2010-12-11 | Jim Miller | Loss Submission (Kneebar) |
Justin «The Highlight» Gaethje
Justin Gaethje is an American MMA artist.
As a professional athlete, Gaethje has been performing for 10 years.
The last fight of Justin Gaethje took place on November 6, 2021 against 
Michael Chandler.
Gaethje won by unanimous decision (UD).
Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler
Total fights: 26Wins: 23Wins by KO: 19Wins by subm: 1Wins by dec: 3Losses: 3Losses by KO: 2Losses by subm: 1Losses by dec: 0Draws: 0How many fights did Justin Gaethje have?
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| Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
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| 2024-04-13 | Max Holloway | Loss KO (Punch) |
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| 2023-07-29 | Dustin Poirier | Win KO (Head Kick) |
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| 2023-03-18 | Rafael Fiziev | Win Decision (Majority) |
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| 2022-05-07 | Charles Oliveira | Loss Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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| 2021-11-06 | Michael Chandler | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2020-10-24 | Khabib Nurmagomedov | Loss Technical Submission (Triangle Choke) |
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| 2020-05-09 | Tony Ferguson | Win TKO (Punch) |
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| 2019-09-14 | Donald Cerrone | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2019-03-30 | Edson Barboza | Win KO (Punch) |
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| 2018-08-25 | James Vick | Win KO (Punches) |
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| 2018-04-14 | Dustin Poirier | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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| 2017-12-02 | Eddie Alvarez | Loss KO (Knee) |
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| 2017-07-07 | Michael Johnson | Win TKO (Punches and Knees) |
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| 2016-12-31 | Luiz Firmino | Win TKO (Doctor Stoppage) |
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| 2016-03-12 | Brian Foster | Win TKO (Leg Kicks) |
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| 2015-09-18 | Luis Palomino | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2015-03-28 | Luis Palomino | Win TKO (Leg Kicks and Punches) |
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| 2014-11-15 | Melvin Guillard | Win Decision (Split) |
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| 2014-07-05 | Nick Newell | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2014-01-18 | Richard Patishnock | Win TKO (Punches and Elbows) |
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| 2013-10-26 | Dan Lauzon | Win KO (Punches) |
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| 2013-06-14 | Brian Cobb | Win TKO (Leg Kicks) |
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| 2013-03-23 | Gesias Cavalcante | Win TKO (Doctor Stoppage) |
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| 2012-11-16 | Adrian Valdez | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2012-10-20 | Drew Fickett | Win KO (Punch) |
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| 2012-09-29 | Sam Young | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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| 2012-06-02 | Marcus Edwards | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2011-12-17 | Donnie Bell | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2011-10-01 | Joe Kelso | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2011-08-20 | Kevin Croom | Win KO (Slam) |
Who all beat Justin Gaethje?
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| Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-13 | Max Holloway | Loss KO (Punch) |
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| 2022-05-07 | Charles Oliveira | Loss Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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| 2020-10-24 | Khabib Nurmagomedov | Loss Technical Submission (Triangle Choke) |
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| 2018-04-14 | Dustin Poirier | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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| 2017-12-02 | Eddie Alvarez | Loss KO (Knee) |
Oliveira and Gaethje are worthy opponents.
It is difficult to predict which of the fighters will win.Nevertheless, I think that Charles Oliveira will win by submission.
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