The origin of “Do Bronx” 🇧🇷 Charles Oliveira’s journey from the favelas to UFC | ESPN MMA

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Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira has spent his entire life fighting to be at the top of his game, overcoming multiple challenges with his health as he grew up near the favelas in São Paulo, Brazil. Brett Okamoto traveled to Brazil to learn more about what Charles fights for.
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[@hennyspiderman9974]

Oliveira and Pereira representing the real Brazil with their native roots

[@kenopsia6748]

Portuguese brazilians are "the real Brazil" too. There would be no Brazil without them

[@khorshedalam6680]

did you forget Anderson silva?

[@hennyspiderman9974]

@@khorshedalam6680forgot Silva is fighting on UFC 300 🙄

[@FFF-leq]

So what is fake brazil? You guys just say anything here without making any sense

[@dewarcarnero2461]

I think the brother means that they lived like common Brazilians They didn’t grow up with the best financial conditions

[@blooddef]

Make no mistake, this guy is incredible at fighting. Has it all, striking, ground game, ability to finish, heart, cardio, determination. Do Bronx wins on saturday.

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Facts. And imagine if he was defensive solid, he could have been close to being undefeated.

[@Newacc8765]

Idk man I think this Arman guy is more like Islam Makhachev style. Strong jacked and has ko power. Both are good guys but cheering for Charles ,I hope he catches him with submission

[@Took21]

I agree with almost everything you said besides being so confident he wins on Saturday. It’s gonna be a tough fight for Charles Arman is no joke

[@surthrivingalaska2511]

@@Newacc8765is it just me or when I read the word jacked I now read it in my head in a Paulo costa voice “strong and jacket”

[@Newacc8765]

@@surthrivingalaska2511 Secret juice😂

[@miguelcastillo8801]

His story should be made into a movie. Such and inspiration to the world and to the hopeless who are still in the favelas

[@antoniomartialarts]

literally so beautiful

[@RAVI89RULZ]

The Champ has a name and his name is Charles Oliveira!! Lets go Charles

[@IvanTito-bp9cf]

The champ’s name is actually Islam Makhachev tho. But I hope he wins !!

[@RAVI89RULZ]

@@IvanTito-bp9cf Yes Islam is the champ..Am a Islam fan too. But how can you not root for Charles? The guy is a warrior!

[@Kangaroofilet]

@@IvanTito-bp9cflol you realize he’s the “people’s champ” no one is discrediting islam… they are saying no matter what Charles is always a champion in our eyes win or lose

[@CrawlingNYourSkull1]

The champ Leon Edwards bodies charles & jislam

[@amitbhattacharya681]

Islam is a spoon feeding champion

[@markgiomblanco9813]

A humble champ and person. I can't wait for Saturday Night

[@Jimmyjim4]

The champ has a name!

[@anasshahid224]

Charles Oliveira 🔥🔥🔥🔥🇧🇷

[@khorshedalam6680]

Real champ has A belt,clown

[@joaopitaluga1201]

And he’s not an inbred on steroids

[@user-pd9ti1uu9z]

@@joaopitaluga1201 lol brazilians are known for their rampant steroid use.

[@CrawlingNYourSkull1]

Dricus Duplessis the first African champ!

[@Ronycoolman00]

When charles gets the strap back and defends, undisputed greatest lw of all time. Dobronx!!! 🇧🇷

[@erfan0303]

i love charles, but the title looks too far right now.

[@jaimesandoval5774]

It’s not far if he grabs it fast enough when getting the chance

[@Em60913]

Greatest LW? Lol dude has 1 defence and got destroyed by Makhachev

[@erfan0303]

@@Em60913 I was trying to be polite when I said title looks too far right now. 😂

[@Maliketh358]

​@@Em609132 title defence bud

[@anasshahid224]

Charles Oliveira’s championship reign was one of the most exciting in recent memory, really hope he gets the belt again soon The most exciting Lightweight fighter in UFC, inspirational journey from the Favelas of Brazil to World champion, The Champ has a name!!! It’s Charles Oliveira!!! 👏👏👏🇧🇷

[@user-sc4sv5qj2e]

Win or lose, i always root for him!!

[@Jrlara03]

The real reason why I love Charles.. walking embodiment of never giving up no matter how bad life knocks us down.. to keep fighting… a kid from the favelas with rheumatic fever & heart murmurs did & he ended up world champion.

[@jaibabakiHR]

Lots of love from india 🇮🇳 Rooting for u do bronx❤

[@alcottdevalte7440]

The UFC gotta give Charles a 300k bonus this time.

[@CrawlingNYourSkull1]

Charles mother & Father looking good for their age. Great stuff Charles

[@jaimesandoval5774]

Charles is the real life street fighter What a monster that kept growing

[@vulpesinculta7074]

Alex Pereira and Charles are real people champs. Greetings from Poland.

[@user-xl4yp6xs5z]

my favorite fighter

[@xavierdaniels9023]

To think there's weird people out there that hate on Charles for no reason is wild. Bro been thru it all and came out on top show some respect

[@fl0riii]

He will forever be my favourite fighter no matter what wins or losses, charles will get that belt back trust me 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@shitposting_69]

Man every time i see him I get emotional

[@hawaiianrussian1047]

One of the best and most offensive guards in the game. On his back he can end the fight at any moment.

[@lalitsethi2672]

A true inspiration in every sense. Let's go Charles.

[@mindfuljourney291]

I can't understand there are still some guys who hates this beautiful person and talk trash about him. I ask them, what are the reasons ????

[@wesleysullivan8047]

crabs in a bucket.

[@FBTapin]

Mostly these islamic fans who call themselves UFC fans online ...just spam emojis everywhere

[@Stark.......]

Love from India ❤. From Himalayas ❤

[@BloodSco]

I loved this guy from the first time I saw him, many years ago…. I was instantly his fan. After watching this, now I know why. He is and always will be a champion. Do Bronx!

[@DotaHelm]

win or lose, truly an inspiration.

[@jpcelular9013]

Charles and pure emotion. He overcame all adversities, and today he is one of the best in the world. Champion has a name!

[@pauloshikoy5068]

The best...let´s go Charles do Bronx, my champion.

[@erfan0303]

u know he is a real G when he's humble like that. so is periera!!

[@joell4712]

It's hard to not be a fan of this man...

[@russelljones2281]

Beautiful production from ESPN. Need more of that. Forever stick to rooting for Charles. Bring the belt home to Brazil and his family and team! Vai Charles! Afinal, ele ganhou essa vida! Campeap tem o nome! Greetings from TX, USA

[@mikeybanks4431]

Charles story can always make u she’s a tear I swear LETS MAKE HISTORY THIS SATURDAY BABY🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷DO BRONX

[@anime-kun1160]

The true champ❤

[@gstarmma]

this why charles is my favorite fighter. the most exciting fights and an incredible story

[@ogiulianopires]

a real champ 👑

[@rutasafa657]

The real meaning of fighting for what makes sense. Always with you Charles, always!!

[@AlexA-ck8il]

A true inspiration to many! Thank you Charles🙌🏻🙏🏻

[@pprotectas8423]

The most inspiring champion!!! 💪🙏

[@rickiethousand]

We love you Charles! We rooting for you over here at my spot! DO BRONX FOR LIFE

[@jeffersonbrown4750]

The Champion has a name!!!

[@baileycrombie2267]

My favorite fighter! Cant wait to watch this dude back in action. Im new to ufc so im excited to watch this legend live

[@Viniriano]

i love this man, A true inspiration

[@mczeromeia5542]

A história do Charles serve de inspiração

[@kellymichaelskelton913]

I love Charles so much.

[@luanasucy]

charles é uma inspiração para todos aqui no Brasil! o campeão tem nome 💚💚💛💛

[@geraldcalderon3327]

most exciting fighter to ever step foot in that octagon. destroyed the lightweight violence trinity of gaethje poirier and Chandler. if anyone should be fighting for a BMF belt, it should be him

[@RuanPablo-og5oe]

👏👍

[@edgardavidd_]

Do Bronx 🇧🇷

[@Slimthegoat23]

Rooting for you Do Bronx 🔥💪

[@carrielynch177]

The champ has a name!! Let’s go Charles!! Always my #1 favorite

[@nilesrodriguez4343]

I really hope Oliveira humbles Arman.

[@joaomanoelsatirofilhosatir365]

Você, Charles Oliveira, representa o Brasil e escolheu não desistir! Nessa situação a maioria teria desistido pelas dificuldades

[@mytheeck]

un exemple pour beaucoup, de rien à tout. Bravo Charles 👏🐍

[@PoatanCombatSportGOAT]

Let's go CHAMP! 💪💪

[@princelama5394]

Respect to Charles....❤

[@KamilleBidanApologist]

6:29 I LOVE origin stories. I think those make you root for, or at least better understand and empathize, with the fighters more. These guys, tough and hardcore as they may be in the octagon and out, are still human.

[@RuanPablo-og5oe]

👏❤️

[@zakchow4390]

A humble warrior if I have ever seen, "nothing and nobody will beat me more than life already has." This guy is meant for more then just fighting.

[@America-nizando]

Como amo esse homem! Pra cima Charlinho 🙏

[@user-hi4jm7id1p]

One of the best class fighters, can’t wait to see him win this weekend

[@DroneCarioca]

Orgulho Brasileiro! 🫶

[@atvman09alec]

Oliveira motivates me so much.

[@jonathancarmel9312]

what an incredible story. a humble legend!

[@SportMeme-ories]

An Inspiration to Everyone! What a story!

[@bryan.10]

THE CHAMPION HAS A NAME

[@GGG-kf4vj]

how can you heat this man ?

[@marcomuni8714]

all my respect Charles ! you are one of my favourite fighter ever ! warm hugs from Switzerland

[@bugt7828]

Do Bronx ❤❤❤❤

[@raiizbeats]

Favorite lightweight, the champion has a name 💚

[@user-wr8cx3bf5s]

DO BRONX! DO BRONX! DO BRONX!

[@Tac0maAr0ma]

Vamos Charles!

[@PedroHenrique-cp8ib]

O que eu chorei aqui nesse vídeo não tá escrito.... Vambora CHarlin

[@randykarl4351]

One of my favourite fighter... Humble men..💪💪💪💪

[@Uglier.]

this further begs the question, why not get a Brazilian interviewer and get English subtitles for UFC interviews

[@MP_3122]

Because this is an American news outlet covering an American company with a video on an American site………go to a Brazilian news site and I’m sure you’ll find an interview of him speaking in Portuguese

[@MichaelGalt]

You can tell that his grandmother is a beautiful person. Someone who, despite all the hardship and bad stuff around her, tried to do her best and was kind and affectionate.

[@iamlegend3674]

Do Bronx will become champ again and the Greatest fighter ever.

[@brenoquinto5580]

The Champion has a name!!! 🇧🇷 🇧🇷 🇧🇷

[@yusuke502]

Win or lose, Charles is my favorite MMA fighter

[@user-ri4xl5jg4h]

I'm not crying, YOU ARE 😭😭😭😭

[@GauravSingh-yf2ey]

I love this guy. He feels like the big brother I never had.

[@kratosofspartareal]

I never get tired of Do Bronx story

[@IronBrian]

God bless you charles 🇱🇰

[@ricktheruler1665]

Super inspiring

[@michelle6471]

This history 😢. Charles ❤

[@KenLam3333]

Love u Charles ❤❤

[@blindmindbind]

ILLUMINADO LFG

[@digameutruta]

❤️❤️❤️ MY IDOL AND HERO , THE BRAZILIAN HERO

[@ATrain0]

Do Bronx! He should have gotten an immediate rematch. But if he wins on Saturday he’s next up ☝🏻

[@ThiagoFields]

🥺Thank you Champ!

[@yourmotivation2153]

The MAN💯💯

[@purplehaze658]

Heart of a lion

[@adrianchavez5940]

GOODEBUMPS.. Oliveira deserves it ALL! Coming back for HIS BELT!! 🇧🇷

[@KaseyFields-sh3vj]

Great piece! Chuck Olives is a true inspiration.

[@josephnono8161]

Forever A Legend!

[@alejandrobenitez1373]

Te quiero charles,una verdadera motivación es una leyenda 💪💪💪 do Bronx 💪💪🙌

[@mohibkhan8609]

Much Love to Oliveira...❤️❤️❤️

[@gaborgergi9860]

Maximalis tiszteletem hatalmas nagy sportember vagy🥰üdvözlet Magyarországból!!!

[@geovaniadacosta522]

Charles i love yuo 😢😢😢😢

[@edm5929]

DoBronx with the Fred Perry Turtle neck 🔥🫡😂, dude is one fly assassin mann 👏🏽 👑

[@Piyushk19]

Love from India olly❤

[@LooseEnds494]

My inspiration ❤ charlieee👌

[@NamasteBean]

Hope we see the Charles from the Justin fight.

[@MichaelGalt]

Let's go Charles!