Charles Oliveira, a fighter celebrated for his numerous Octagon records and captivating finishes, made an unforgettable impression on UFC audiences during his featherweight debut.
While he initially began his extensive promotional run in the lightweight division (where he later became the undisputed champion), Oliveira eventually transitioned to featherweight after a period of mixed success in his original weight class.
Early in his UFC tenure, Oliveira quickly established his remarkable grappling prowess with back-to-back submission victories over Darren Elkins, followed by a stunning finish against Efrain Escudero.
However, it was in his inaugural featherweight contest that the Sao Paulo megastar executed one of the most iconic and exceptionally rare finishes in the entire history of mixed martial arts.
Oliveira`s Rare Calf Slicer Amazes Joe Rogan
For his 145-pound debut clash against Eric Wisely, a bout that had been restructured, Oliveira had already shared the cage with seasoned veterans like Jim Miller and Donald Cerrone by the time this fight materialized.
Showcasing his immaculate grappling ability from the bottom once more, in the very first round, Oliveira skillfully secured Wisely’s back during a scramble on the mat.
In a matter of seconds, the Chute Boxe staple masterfully wrapped his leg around Wisely`s knee, wrenching backwards to apply a calf slicer submission. Long-time UFC commentator Joe Rogan, initially confused by the stoppage, described the finish as “tremendous.”
With this historic victory, Oliveira became the first of only two fighters in the promotion`s history to ever finish a bout via calf slicer, thereby solidifying his name in the record books once again.
Expert Advice for Oliveira`s Upcoming Fight Against Mateusz Gamrot
Returning to compete in his native Brazil for the first time in over six years this weekend, Oliveira is set to headline UFC Rio in a short-notice showdown against Mateusz Gamrot.
Hoping to reverse a recent worrying trend in his performances, particularly in this rearranged main event against the Polish star Gamrot, Oliveira has reportedly received some valuable strategic advice.
According to a former middleweight kingpin, Oliveira possesses a particular strategic advantage that makes him exceptionally “dangerous” when pitted against the American Top Team standout, Gamrot.
