Does Charles Oliveira hold the record for.....

[KOByFootStomp]

The longest tenure in the UFC before capturing a belt? He had his first fight in the UFC almost 11 years ago. The only one that I could think of that was close was Bisping but he got the belt about 10 years after debuting. Has there ever been anyone that won a belt in a longer time span after their first fight in the UFC than Oliveira?

 

[ExitLUPin]

Robbie's first UFC fight was in 02 and he won the belt in 2014. But he obviously wasn't in the UFC the whole time

 

[AimedWithV]

The longest tenure in the UFC before capturing a belt? He had his first fight in the UFC almost 11 years ago. The only one that I could think of that was close was Bisping but he got the belt about 10 years after debuting. Has there ever been anyone that won a belt in a longer time span after their first fight in the UFC than Oliveira?

Yep! Surpassed Bisping for a couple of months

 

[KOByFootStomp]

Robbie's first UFC fight was in 02 and he won the belt in 2014. But he obviously wasn't in the UFC the whole time

I forgot about Lawler, he started in the UFC pretty young, but fought in a few different orgs before coming back and winning a belt. That's might the longest, but olives may be the longest for someone who had all their fights in the UFC from debut to title.

 

[Brutus.......]

Interesting fact. He’s been around a long time.

I looked back through his record out of curiosity. He must also go close to holding the UFC record for most catchweight bouts where he missed weight?

 

[MUSTANG!]

I think I heard somebody say that he has had the most fights in the UFC before getting a title shot, nothing but RESPECT to Charlie Olives

 

[Willek]

He holds the record for whitest teeth in the Octagon.

 

[mmamxfan]

I forgot about Lawler, he started in the UFC pretty young, but fought in a few different orgs before coming back and winning a belt. That's might the longest, but olives may be the longest for someone who had all their fights in the UFC from debut to title.

Did you just really call him "Olives?"

 

[TempleoftheDog]

Yes, they literally said it several times. 28 UFC fights or some shit.

Clay Guida coming for gold, baybay.

Would read again.

 

[Bend NvR Break]

It took 28 fights in the UFC for Oliveria to get a title

 

[Emjay]

Admire that man's will

That's one helluva grind

 

[Gio]

He holds the record for whitest teeth in the Octagon.

Nope.

 

[BEATDOWNS]

He holds the record for whitest teeth in the Octagon.

Nope.

Sorry but that award goes to Darren Till and his new pearly whites

 

[FIGHTING TALK]

He holds the record for best momentary loss of cool having won the title.

I really enjoyed it. Do Bronx is a good guy. Very worthy champion.

 

[tehMoose]

I think it will be CM Punk

You have seen nothing yet, he will be a triple weight champ

 

[2004 account]

Did you just really call him "Olives?"

I feel it's a dumb trend that chael started and then everyone followed

 

[Nobru]

Someone told Charles he should be a featherweight. That made his career so much harder early on. Failed weight a few times, gassed in many fights.
Great decision to move up. Great improvement in his striking, hes a very dangerous guy now. And hes such a humble guy
All well deserved.