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Charles Oliveira: Bringing The Dad Strength

Former Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira Plans To Continue His Run Back To The Title By Defeating Arman Tsarukyan At UFC 300

By Maddyn Johnstone-Thomas, on X @MaddynThomas • Apr. 11, 2024

Just prior to his departure from Brazil to Las Vegas for UFC 300, Charles Oliveira announced to the world he would be having a son. The new arrival leaves the former lightweight champion more motivated than ever.

“I already have a daughter and my son is coming; this motivates me so much,” Oliveira told UFC.com. “Everyone knows that some years ago, when my daughter was born, I had a winning streak, so now that my son Dominic is on the way, I believe the same can happen.