Bloody Elbow · May 31, 2021
‘Is Charles today rich? No.’ - Oliveira breaks down UFC performance bonus pay
Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Charles Oliveira after defeating Michael Chandler for the UFC lightweight title at UFC 262.Newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira received a hero’s welcome when he returned to Sao Paulo recently. After his historic win over Michael Chandler at UFC 262 Do Bronx declared that, “The favela has won!”
Oliveira’s history growing up in one of Brazil’s more impoverished areas is well documented. As is his reported generosity in giving back to his community, which includes handing out food packages to current favela residents.