Charles Oliveira vs David Teymur — Fight recap

Charles Oliveira submitted David Teymur via submission in the second round at 0:55, showcasing his grappling prowess despite a competitive striking exchange. Oliveira landed 28 of 58 significant strikes (48%) while converting his lone takedown attempt with perfect efficiency, though Teymur matched him closely in striking output with 26 of 53 significant strikes at 49%.

The pivotal difference came in grappling: Oliveira's successful takedown led to a submission finish, while Teymur never attempted to take the fight down and controlled just 35 seconds compared to Oliveira's 12 seconds of control time before the finish. Teymur landed one knockdown during the bout, indicating he had moments of success in the striking game, but Oliveira's ability to impose his wrestling and capitalize on position proved decisive.

The victory reinforced Oliveira's submission credentials at lightweight and positioned him as a rising threat in a competitive division.