Career
Oliveira is currently signed with the UFC.
Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Oliveira worked for a time as a construction worker before he starting training in martial arts He trainied in Muay Thai for a couple of years before switching to mixed martial arts at the age of 22. Fighting out of Três Rios, he made his professional debut competing in the welterweight division in December of 2011.
He compiled a record of 10-1-1 (1), including a two-fight stint for Bitetti Combat while competing exclusively for regional promotions in his native Brazil.
After taking a unanimous decision victory over Joilton Santos, Oliveira signed with the UFC in early 2015. Ultimate Fighting Championship
Oliveira made his promotional debut as a short notice replacement against Gilbert Burns on March 21, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 62, filling in for an injured Josh Thomson.
After arguably winning each of the first two rounds, Oliveira eventually lost via submission in the third round. Foreign his second fight in the UFC, Oliveira was again tabbed as a short notice replacement and faced K.J. Noons on May 30, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 67, filling in for Yan Cabral.
Competing in his third UFC fight in just over three months, Oliveira faced promotional newcomer Joe Merritt on June 27, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 70.
Oliveira faced Piotr Hallmann in a lightweight bout on November 7, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 77. Oliveira fought Donald Cerrone on February 21, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 83, filling in for Tim Means. Oliveira lost the fight via submission in the first round.
Oliveira is nicknamed "Cowboy" due to formerly being a rodeo bullrider.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Performance of the Night (One time).