Insane records and stats held by ufc' new lightweight champion Charles Oliveira 

Charles Oliveira became the 11th UFC lightweight champion this weekend when he stopped Michael Chandler in round two. We share a few interesting record held by the UFC's latest champion. 

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Most Submission wins

Oliveira holds the record for the most submission wins (14). Three ahead of second placed Demian Maia. 

Most Finishes 

Oliveira holds the record for the most finishes in UFC history (17) with 14 submissions and 3 knockouts. 

Fight Night Bonuses

Oliveira has been awarded an impressive 17 fight night bonuses just one behind Donald Cerrone. He has earned a cool $875,000 in just performance bonuses. 

Longest Wait for a Title shot 

Oliveira holds the record for the most UFC appearances (28) before an undisputed title win. This was previously held by Michael Bisping (26). 

11th UFC Lightweight champion 

Wth the win, Oliveira became the 11th UFC lightweight champion. 

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