Charles Oliveira talks win vs. Beneil Dariush & Amanda Nunes’ retirement at UFC 289 | ESPN MMA

Megan Olivi speaks with Charles Oliveira backstage at UFC 289 after his win vs. Beneil Dairush in the co-main event. “Do Bronx” describes his emotional walkout to the Octagon as well as his ideal roadmap back to the lightweight title. Oliveira also reacts to Amanda Nunes announcing her retirement after winning in the main event.
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[@yasinosman9411]

English speaking Oliveira the new mythical fighter😂cant wait for his run again after that phenomenal win

[@sstech5410]

He beat beneil….. who’s beneil? There’s a reason beneil didn’t get a title shot sooner, and tonight is one of those reasons

[@rianwhite286]

@@sstech5410 There’s also a reason he was on a 9 fight win streak and was being called thee most underrated fighter in the game

[@elyas4637]

​@@sstech5410 you dont know beneil because youre not that bright

[@harrypereira5912]

Saludos desde CHILE 🇧🇷👍🇨🇱.

[@realife1542]

@@sstech5410 he beat gamrot and nearly finished him 🤨

[@TheBatosai]

I gotta say, I really enjoy the translators. Emotional delivery when he is translating for the fighters. He look so full of passion and respect for the sport.

[@katana_3558]

He is Damien shadow of wwe

[@Taha4816.]

Charles hired Christopher nolan as translator

[@alexdelgadillo1569]

I was thinking the same he’s good

[@guighee7310]

I was born and raised in Brazil until the age of 13 and I have been living in the US for 10 years now. My English is pretty good as well as my Portuguese, and I gotta tell you, the translator is not as good as you think. Fabiano is lowkey mid. He tends to forget what the fighters are saying half the time, he adds more, leaves stuff out, stutters A LOT, etc. Fabiano isn't bad, but he isn't as good as people think. My girlfriend and I watch the fights together and I translate what Charles says as he's saying it and she compares it to Fabiano and she notices the differences in translation. The good thing I like about Fabiano is that he tries to convey the fighter's emotions as well

[@yourfather5085]

christopher nolan is a good translator

[@amatya.rakshasa]

Man.. this translator.. it's a 3D immersive experience watching him. The intonation, the hands, the body language, the facial expressions.. he like 100% faithfully communicates everything and actually makes things even better that what Charles and Megan are giving him.

[@guilherme6818]

Dude's not only a translator but also an actor.

[@Bane92]

he must be an AI ...the whole time i was like theres no way hes remembering all that lol

[@VeraxMusic]

Lol yeah, and even the natural ways that he stutters or stumbles in moments where you and I might stumble or repeat a word, etc. It's all so natural and perfect. Truly an immersive experience as you said.

[@dani_gunz_3007]

Im Brazilian, he’s the best translator I’ve ever seen he’s not missing a single thing Charles says, everything is exactly as how Charles is saying it in Portuguese I’m actually amazed. Even the tone.

[@alcottdevalte7440]

We must all appreciate this man for always giving us fireworks. 21 submissions and 10 ko's🎉🎉🎉 That's legendary stuff right there.

[@thilak99]

and 32 fights in the UFC

[@realife1542]

A lot of his subs are from hurting his opponent on the feet too, even when Beniel first thing he did was go for the sub. His striking is nasty af

[@emeraldworld209]

Who's better on the ground Maia or Olivera ?

[@alcottdevalte7440]

@@emeraldworld209 Oliveira is easily better. He is a much more complete fighter with more creative submissions. Maia only got 14 submission wins unlike Oliveira that have 21 submission wins and he is still fighting to break records.

[@prashantawasthi2418]

​@@emeraldworld209 Maia is definitely a pure grappler but Olivera is more "effective"as in MMA style

[@DeKeesie]

This translator is insane. Give him his respect. I don’t care how much he gets paid. Give him a raise.

[@pieroalejo7455]

Yeah he is the Best

[@jonasfernandes4144]

Goat translator

[@rollo_tomasi3853]

It’s so clear to see that Makhachev and Oliveira are levels above the rest of the division 👏🙌 They gotta run it back

[@daking8378]

Oliveira maybe levels above the rest of the division, but the Islam fight showed us how Islam's levels above Charles in the standup and the ground, I think Charles should fight 1 more time before getting a title shot again

[@hashslingingslasher9316]

@@daking8378 i think charles just had an off night. not saying im positive he beats islam in the rematch but his distance looked off in thier fight. occording to olivera that was him at "10%"

[@thaboi_kp45]

@@daking8378 (Conor mcgregor voice) who the f*#¥ is this guy …

[@Shinesaur]

@@daking8378 Charles vs winner of connor vs chandler maybe, would love connor vs charles so du bronx gets paid

[@Mohammed-tx1ok]

@@daking8378 i respectfully disagree. He was the underdog in this fight and dariush is definitely a top level fighter but charles made him look easy

[@BrunoOliveira-bz4yx]

As a brazilian I can tell this is the best translator in the game. He translates not only what the fighter is saying but also what he actually meant with emotion

[@kardave2848]

Oliveira is so badass he learned English 5 minutes before the interview!

[@TheBatosai]

This man is the most exciting fighter in the UFC right now and a top 3 super star 🔥

[@stunnakamero5931]

He’s definitely the most loved fighter for sure.

[@katana_3558]

I am islam fan but love olives ...won't mind olives getting the belt

[@mr.invisible.782]

​@@katana_3558 that belt not going to brasil or Russia its belongs to 🇮🇪

[@TyroneBiggums789]

@@katana_3558same I love them both and I think they’re clearly the top 2 guys at lightweight, Dustin and Justin got finished twice each in title fights. Charles and Islam are the two best lightweights on the planet, if it’s a competitive win for Charles why not do a trilogy with Charles and Islam

[@jefferson7468]

what happened in Dubai?...

[@chusssMusic]

This man is a huge inspiration. Probably biggest comeback in history of UFC.

[@taha3299]

He was so comfortable while on the ground. Like he didn't want to get up when he had the chance. Fascinating

[@esef9037]

BJJ masters are used to

[@vinniciuselion4544]

almost got a heel hook as well, it was like dariush was the scared one although he was on top

[@srr3097]

@@vinniciuselion4544 yea he was trying to get up but felt like he should attack him

[@peopleschoice1457]

dariush can wrestle grapple but isn't at the level where he can submit an elite level fighter.

[@garrettbeno2174]

The man has the most submissions in the ufc as a bjj base and he grew up doing bjj as a passion, winning a tournament in the first month of training as a kid. They essentially cancelled each other out in the grappling exchanges but for jiu jitsu athletes the guard is a strong position which Olivera thrives in with submissions

[@mitweakz866]

Love Christopher Nolan's work

[@sicmundus1640]

😂😂😂😂

[@Magani79]

underrated comment

[@oscarswann2668]

He literally looks exactly like him😂😂

[@pvherren]

Eu aguardando a estreia de Oppenheimer e onde tá o Nolan? Kkkkk

[@Eyeofthetiger69]

Barbie's gonna outperform his new movie.

[@greendishatibaia9899]

The GOAT right there, Charles and Megan at his side

[@KONAMAN100]

This dude doesn't just translate he morphs into the character. He thinks he IS Charles Olivera when he does this work. Fantastic to watch. When he takes Megan's question he gives it quiet, flat and without any input, then he takes Charles reply with the story telling.

[@frankgonzales8340]

Its called charisma

[@slimjimmy344]

Bro finished Gahjee, Chandler, Darisuh, and Porrier

[@guilhermemraz]

The goat after khabib 100%

[@giwrgoshmm9430]

He is going to close the chapter after beating his arc nemesis, islam. The champ needs a story to thrive and now he got it!!!

[@mkcapo8811]

@@guilhermemraz The official Top 3 lightweights GOATS: 1.Islam 2.Charles 3.Khabib

[@beastieking1]

@@mkcapo8811 replace Islam with BJ penn and you got it

[@RayWarrenDoesntLie]

@@mkcapo8811L

[@pigsquealingcore]

I'm really happy Canada showed Charles so much love during the walkout and after he got the win

[@StallionFernando]

Glad to see Charles learning English, his style & personality are already on point, if he becomes fluent he'll become the biggest star.

[@Robkinggozer]

I didn't know I could love this man more.

[@Windshieldchoke]

If you guy’s noticed he made a secret statement by coming in under 155, I heard you Charles‼️💪

[@rootrat]

What was the secret statement?

[@Ryan-fc7lp]

Thank you for noticing that as well, dude is ready for the belt

[@Colin-xy4xb]

@@rootratthat he’s gonna make weight, he got his title defense against gaejthe stripped from him because he missed weight by half a lbs

[@rootrat]

@@Colin-xy4xb oh ok, I thought it might of been that but I wasn't sure

[@PNW_Adventures1]

Seen that at 154

[@diogoquintas98]

O campeão têm nome, Charles Oliveira 🇧🇷🥋

[@rmelo2382]

respect ✊

[@mrspiff6955]

These UFC clowns better give Oliveira his title rematch. He already finished both Dustin and Justin in brutal fashion.

[@noahbailey5445]

If Volk wins against Rodriguez next month, he should get a rematch with Islam before Charles.

[@NoToBigBro]

Why doesn't Oliveira give Dustin or Justin a rematch?

[@maxcastaneda9910]

@@NoToBigBroI don’t think they want that smoke lol 😂

[@noahbailey5445]

@Felix bruh 💀 Charles got beat brutally by Islam, and he deserves the next shot? But Gaethje/Porier don’t because Charles beat them? What if they were having an off night too? Or only Charles can have an “off night”? Volk is the only one who stands a chance to beat Islam. Charles would get absolutely clobbered again. Did you see him get controlled on the ground for several minutes by dariush? Islam would sub him within 2 rds again.

[@DavidoMAMO]

​@@noahbailey5445 justin lost the title shot too against khabib . Charles is already a former champion .with a win and hype

[@precicetilingservicesjoseph]

The champion has a name :: the translator is killing it

[@rei1378]

Fabiano Buskei 🫡

[@precicetilingservicesjoseph]

@@rei1378 give the man a belt

[@elchappo1320]

Greatest performance of this year so far

[@tiagomaia5173]

@Werewolf Well, it is what it is, what can we do? Plus, this is not Oliveira's fault.

[@Thatboywill_yum]

Most Exciting Fighter in UFC HISTORY NOT EVEN CLOSE 👱‍♂️

[@FuShengAlex]

Absolutely!

[@JawadKhan-pi7uc]

Charles is the best

[@Thatboywill_yum]

@Uncertainty Eclipses lmao yes

[@Everybody_K]

@@JawadKhan-pi7uc no he ain’t he tapped 280 like a chicken

[@JawadKhan-pi7uc]

@@Everybody_K it was not his day look at how sharp he was in 289

[@anasshahid224]

Man so happy Charles Oliveira got the win, masterclass performance, he’s such a humble respectful guy, happy for him 👏👏👏👏🇧🇷

[@harrisonbrand8985]

Charles seriously deserves to fight in Brazil. How long has it been??

[@pieroalejo7455]

But Brazil is a dump ,In USA would more supported

[@draco2xx]

brazil is trash, abu dhabi is the plan for the rematch

[@flaviomaster2117]

​@@pieroalejo7455Trash is where you live you idiot

[@kathrynwhitbeck9798]

Absolutely amazing job. Charles also did good. I was talking about the GOAT translator 😊

[@Lazy_Prophet]

Lol, I agree that guy is a good translator

[@cvspvr]

he kinda stumbled over his words a bit in this video. obviously he's still way better than any other ufc translator, but he's usually literally flawless

[@King-me2sk]

the real lightweight GOAT

[@anssaeed8861]

Who quit on October 23rd 2022 against islam?

[@danapink361]

Don't be biased here..I'm a Muslim but let's be honest olivera's resume looks good thn islam..man he finished dustin Justin and now dariush..these are top dogs of lightweight...i believe he's the goat of lightweight

[@kayyell2231]

​@@danapink361 ok then give Islam Dustin and Gaethje.....

[@who5301]

Then Im the heavyweight goat 😎

[@anssaeed8861]

​@@danapink361 goat with 9 loses and who lost to the real GOAT'S protige on Oct 23rd 2022

[@xenxike500]

What a champion in all aspects, what a beautiful humble man!!!!!! From Australia 🇦🇺

[@Phill3991]

let's talk about how I really can't tell if the translator is Brazilian or American and the fact that he has no accent on either language, he's crazy good!

[@flaviomaster2117]

He is Brazilian

[@igorferreira1484]

The true champion charles

[@edgardavidd_]

Esse rapaz que faz a tradução é incrivelmente fiel e respeitoso quando traduz as palavras. Da pra notar seu amor e respeito pelo esporte e pelo seu trabalho. Obrigado por este momento 🙌🙏

[@CombatSports01]

Charles!

[@Texmma]

Idc what anyone says Charles is the LW GOAT

[@prottoykhan6739]

No body cares what you think, Khabib is the LW Goat followed by Islam on his way after he destroys charlie olives second time.

[@mustaquimahmedtanbeer2437]

​@@prottoykhan6739 I think Dustin still has the edge over makhachev but makhachev will takeover him soon.

[@jamesmejia2955]

@@prottoykhan6739 Charles is the light weight goat, all his fights are bangers, no nut hug fest

[@GutsdaNeoQuimica]

@@mustaquimahmedtanbeer2437 Charles gonna make it easy next time, when he figth again with Islam, just wait.

[@henry247]

​@@prottoykhan6739Does Khabib have 21 subs and 10 KO's? At the most stacked division?

[@mariusvranceanvirixDerTod]

I have to admit that I’ve cried when watching his documentary, what a harsh Llife this man had , from his uncle getting shot dead , the uncle that put him through BJJ to the doctors shutting him down that he won’t be able to walk and HE BECAME THE BEST IN THE WORLD INSTEAD !!!!

[@DiamanteNegro-ke4tb]

Sim amigo, sou brasileiro a história do bronx é impressionante, superação dele, ele é um orgulho por mundo todo, especialmente pra nós brasileiro.🇧🇷😍

[@mariusvranceanvirixDerTod]

@@DiamanteNegro-ke4tb A true Champion !

[@tamilvanan342]

Charles personality is awesome

[@Theanomaly369]

Much love for Charles from The Netherlands

[@joaovictordeoliveirafeitos4224]

The Champ has a name 🔥🔥🔥🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@Everybody_K]

Here we go again with this annoying bs

[@ImranKhan-gs2hy]

Statement made. Rematch earned! 🤯 But not in Abu Dhabi again please, wait and have it in Brazil this time! 🇧🇷 🔥

[@kevinramos446]

If Charles Oliveira regains title against Islam, he’s the greatest lightweight of all time imo

[@henry247]

He already is imo... Outta his 34 wins 31 were by finish.. And he cleared the division unlike Islam.

[@Eyeofthetiger69]

@@henry247 Hard to clear a division when the top guys are ducking you.

[@forplexforplex8831]

Such a classy guy - so exciting - has that super star charisma - top striker - amazing on the ground. Personality plus - plus🎉🎉🎉

[@johnnymendez8617]

Love that guy that translates Charles, he really put heart To his work

[@zizouyoussef7944]

i love Charles ....what a fighter

[@stephencook2581]

Watching his interviews you can tell he understands english, he just doesnt speak it very well. Just that little bit he spoke will take him further star power wise. Dudes a beast.

[@RGDiesel3406]

Champion has a name Charles DO BRONX Oliveira

[@th4330]

Thought that was Christopher Nolan in the middle😂

[@heisenberg5930]

Charles is the peoples champ, but the translator is the guy who makes this possible

[@santiagoizquierdo7405]

Happy to see Charles’s getting the love he deserves from the fans

[@gokiamary4436]

Haths off to the translator 🤣 such passion when translating delivering with feels

[@LimerickR266]

Definitely Oliveira vs Islam next. He deserves another shot at him.

[@05erscharlatan31]

Tell us something what we don’t know you genius

[@LimerickR266]

@@05erscharlatan31 shut up Dickhead. With the Dana and the UFC, you just don't know what they will do.

[@harmonyhendrickson4559]

I hope he gets the belt back he's so exciting his striking has gotten so good truly one of the best

[@sfsdesignersfs]

CHARLES ILUMINADO , DEUS NO COMANDO

[@Andre-gi2kw]

Esse tradutor é muito bom

[@Finland-SkiTeam39-40]

Like Batman and Robin; that translator guy is a superstar already.

[@harrypereira5912]

Saludos desde CHILE 🇧🇷👍🇨🇱.

[@kashifhaque2085]

my man Charlie Olives

[@jayandrijic3803]

The king!!! ❤

[@XKS99]

This is like the best translator ever

[@miizeyyy4594]

This translater is the GOAT. His impressions are so good

[@anthonypolito9784]

The hand is heavy and the hand READY

[@edgardavidd_]

Obrigado 🙏

[@geovaniadacosta522]

Charles ❤❤

[@astheskylarksings]

Imagine if Conor had this mindset. He’d still be rich but he’d also be respected

[@alexandersarah245]

True. At the moment, he's Scammer McLegBreaker, and nobody is interested in his fight against Chandler. He's just played a role that's paid off, but Charles DuBronx has honour and integrity that is world-class. Love that man!

[@astheskylarksings]

@@alexandersarah245 quick money versus slow money

[@Everybody_K]

To coked out keep dreaming

[@RayWarrenDoesntLie]

@@alexandersarah245Chandler v Conor will be one of the highest selling PPV’s ever. Like most Conor fights I dont like him, just saying. You’ll see that people are interested😂

[@markwhitt8256]

Let's go champ. Great fight

[@geovaniadacosta522]

Translator is amazing

[@user-hw9sc5is7y]

bro, this translator deserves the world! He knows exactly how to transmite what charles said, without changing it! i'm so glad for everthing, love charles

[@duceleaf2376]

I don't care who Charles fights next, i have to watch!

[@mateusbarros3370]

Yes, Charles is very monster

[@wanylton269]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@andydufresne1602]

Appreciate the delivery of the translator. What a cool skill to have, and do do it for a one of a kind special talent like Charles

[@LooseEnds494]

Charles ❤my man

[@freddiemiranda5366]

Congratulations Charles Oliveira 👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻 God bless 🙏🇧🇷👍...!

[@downdabeach]

Love that translator

[@deivydasblavesciunas8088]

Seriosly top level translator❤

[@MaxMax-lj2ww]

Not even scratch on his face

[@Rico-vy7in]

Oliveria's comeback 🔥

[@justtoolit6051]

Respect to Olivera

[@maxrichard3854]

Oliveira is the only guy that deserves the BMF title😤🐐

[@villager2838]

This really is true lol

[@manuelp.2001]

Nothing better than Charlie Olives with the GOAT translator🙌

[@OllieSoho99]

Christopher Nolan has so many talents

[@lenemello4510]

O CAMPEÃO TEM NOME 🇧🇷👊

[@Everybody_K]

Ufc 280 😭

[@patrickwesleyribeiro832]

Charles se luta assim vence o islam

[@Everybody_K]

@@patrickwesleyribeiro832 😆😆😆😆 280

[@ophidianblack7073]

Love Charles, all my homies love Charles.

[@beastofnature5836]

its Olive’s era baby💀

[@santiagoizquierdo7405]

The translator’s amazing!

[@JSmith-xr4pf]

Charles makes it look so easy 🥰

[@Mike007_]

Im so happy that Oliveira start to learn english.

[@robertoramirez8815]

Best translator in the gane right now he’s been the man for a while now… kudos to him

[@benjaminrichard7741]

That headkick 😳

[@Everybody_K]

Same one he threw at islam and failed the guy is getting smoked again

[@RayWarrenDoesntLie]

@@Everybody_KLol get a life instead of dickriding. He didnt mention Islam. What a weirdo you are😂😂

[@muhammadrauf5173]

How did Christopher Nolan become a translator ? 😆

[@erikcedillo2905]

“The champion has a name” idk but it seems to me like makachev’s rein is coming to end. Dariush is a stud and we saw what happened

[@TyroneBiggums789]

I can see Charles winning the 2nd fight but let’s not forget Islam mauled him in the first, hopefully round 2 is a banger.

[@Iviolatekidz123]

Stud?? Give Beneil some credit he even took down Do Bronx smh an still has chances

[@alanrastelli]

I don't like to hear Charles say that. Strong denial there. You lost badly buddy. Having said that I'd love a rematch

[@AG-gb6qt]

We also saw what happened in their first fight

[@zap6878]

Lol islam will destroy him like the first fight Oliveria is good fighter but Islam is elite!!!

[@domhouse1]

The GOAT translator 🙌

[@DanielHernandez-tw6kc]

Dude this translator is P4P best!

[@wp1925]

The champ has a name

[@meezy5671]

The champion has a name ☝️

[@anssaeed8861]

And its islam makhachev, u know why, go back to october 23rd 2022, someone quit on that day and it wasn't Islam

[@AltAccount7]

​@@anssaeed8861CHARLES IS SO MUCH MORE FUN TO WATCH THAN ISLAM

[@Rexkless__]

@@anssaeed8861 don’t worry Charles is coming back for that belt, see you in october for the rematch 💯

[@meezy5671]

@@anssaeed8861 it’s Alex but since Alex went back to featherweight we all know who it is. The GOAT of lightweight division. Do Bronx.

[@Anub1sOG]

@@anssaeed8861 true and lost to “short guy” volk

[@leomayor82]

My favorite fighter.

[@ives3572]

So happy for Charles Oliveira that he's back on the win column with an impressive first round finish, can't wait to see him rematch Islam

[@saifadte1]

This my 🐐 🇧🇷

[@salman_m6596]

All the keyboard warriors who were saying Beneil would defeat Charles are the people now saying ‘all this to be dominated by Islam again’ MMA fans are something special 🙏

[@davidsoto7114]

The disrespect they gave Charles is crazy 😂😂😂

[@RayWarrenDoesntLie]

Cant they have opinions just like you dummy?

[@user-sy9gl2ku9n]

The GOAT translator

[@blastois3605]

The GOAT translator right there!

[@Fg27740]

The king 👑👑👑

[@tomo2807]

Love the fact that Cristopher Nolan is translating💀

[@thiagotanka9279]

Tmj campeão ☝️🇧🇷… campeão tem nome 🇧🇷