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Lightweight kingpin, Charles ‘Do Bronx’ Oliveira has cemented his legacy as one of the greatest fighters in UFC. The Brazilian world champion is currently riding the wave of an impressive 10 fight win streak over top contenders like Tony Ferguson, Kevin Lee, Dustin Poirier, Michael Chandler, and more.

The 32-year-old fighter took the longest road to the top, which was filled with ups and downs.

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Finally, after grinding for 10 years, Oliveira has decisively claimed the lightweight crown. The UFC star is a veteran of the sport who started his career with promotion at an early age. Now the Brazilian is the champion of one of the most competitive divisions of the UFC.

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From Rags to a lavish house, Charles Oliveira has come a long way

Making money through such a brutal sport is not an easy task at all, especially when things are not always in your favor. The UFC champion has faced his fair share of losses and started his journey from a humble household in the favela.

In his recent Twitter post, he offered a sneak peek into his now lavish house that proudly showcases his UFC world titles. If you haven’t seen the house of a UFC champion before, then this might be a good chance to do so now.

 

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The entire division seemed to be left in limbo with Khabib Nurmagomedov’s exit. The promotion had to quickly book a title fight between top-rated contenders to crown the new king.

Oliveira’s past 8 outings and dominant victories had already cemented him as the next contender. However, his victory against Michael Chandler cemented his legacy as one of the greats.

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The true character of any fighter is only tested when they face adversity and Oliveira showcased that he is a cut above the rest. Despite losing the first round and being overwhelmed, he bounced back hard to secure an impressive KO finish. He showcased an even more dominant performance in his last outing, which saw him defend his title against Dustin Poirier.

Following that victory, fans are eager to see who challenges Oliveira for the title next. Who do you want Oliveira to face next? Let us know.

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