How UFC Icon Became An Astonishing Lightweight Legend

The UFC lightweight division has produced many electrifying fighters, but none have captivated audiences quite like UFC icon Charles Oliveira. While a middling run at featherweight and a lackluster start to his 155-lb may have kept him out of the spotlight, an 11-fight winning streak thrust “do Bronxs” into major stardom in the mixed martial arts sphere.

This warpath of unchecked domination eventually brought him the lightweight championship, which he would defend once before having it ripped away from him in stunning fashion. Still chasing gold, Oliveira makes a stand in his home country at UFC Rio, where he faces Polish standout Mateusz Gamrot.

Although not necessarily known for putting on…