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Born in Brazil · Nationality Brazilian — MMA / UFC / sporting discipline / weight management
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “2022: 155.5 lb at UFC 274 — Oliveira loses title on scales amid training scale controversy” and “2019: illegal upkick against Nik Lentz — action halted and stern warning, fight then resumed”.
Profile No. 1652 · Updated on 12 October 2026
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6–7 May 2022
As lightweight champion, Oliveira weighed 155.5 pounds for his defence against Justin Gaethje, half a pound above the strict title-fight limit. The UFC announced that he would officially lose the belt at the start of the fight and forfeit part of his purse.
Last verified: 13 September 2026
18 May 2019
During their third fight, Oliveira landed an illegal upkick to Nik Lentz's head while Lentz was considered grounded. The referee stopped the action and issued Oliveira a stern warning before restarting the fight.
Last verified: 13 September 2026
4 November 2016
Oliveira weighed 155 pounds for his featherweight fight against Ricardo Lamas, nine pounds above the 146-pound limit. Lamas accepted the fight at catchweight, and Oliveira had to forfeit 30% of his purse to him.
Last verified: 13 September 2026
18 December 2015
For his fight against Myles Jury, Oliveira weighed 150.5 pounds, well above the featherweight limit. The fight proceeded at catchweight, and Oliveira forfeited 20% of his purse.
Last verified: 13 September 2026
4–5 September 2014
Oliveira weighed 150 pounds for a featherweight fight against Nik Lentz, four pounds over the permitted allowance. A 20% purse penalty had been planned, but he fell ill the following day and doctors withdrew him from the card.
Last verified: 13 September 2026
11 December 2014
Oliveira initially weighed 147 pounds, then 146.5, remaining above the permitted limit for his featherweight fight against Jeremy Stephens. He was sanctioned with a 10% purse deduction.
Last verified: 13 September 2026
September 2012
Before UFC 152, Oliveira missed the featherweight limit, weighing 146.4 pounds after a second attempt when the fight limit was 146.
Last verified: 13 September 2026
26–29 June 2011
Oliveira had submitted Nik Lentz after striking him in the head with a knee while Lentz was grounded. The illegal strike was not penalised by the referee during the fight.
Last verified: 13 September 2026
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