What Is Charles Oliveira’s Nationality, Ethnicity, and Origin? Can He Speak English?

Some of the most talented and famous MMA fighters come from Brazil. Anderson Silva, Jose Aldo, and many others come from the South American country. One such fighter is the former UFC lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira. ‘Do Bronx’ was born in 1989 and started his MMA career way back in 2008. He went 12-0 in his career before being signed by the UFC. The Brazilian has fought in the featherweight and the lightweight division in the UFC.

The 5’ 10” fighter has a great resume. He is a 40+ fight MMA veteran with 34 wins, nine losses, and one no contest. Next, Oliveira is going to face Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300. Moreover, a win at this PPV can definitely lead Oliveira to a title shot.

Charles Oliveira’s Ethnicity, Nationality, and Origin

Oliveira hails from Brazil and was born in Vicente de Carvalho in Guaruja. He had a humble beginning, and his family struggled to make ends meet. Before he started his training in BJJ, Oliveira used to sell cheese salad with his mom. They used to sell the salad from a trailer to make ends meet. Through this work, he was introduced to many people and came across people who trained in BJJ. Because of financial restraints, he could not pay the training fees, but he was allowed to train for free by the coach.

When Oliveira was seven years old, a doctor diagnosed him with rheumatic fever and a heart murmur. It severely affected his ankle, and he was told he could develop paraplegia. However, Oliviera was introduced to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and started training in it at the age of 12. He won his first tournament as a white belt in 2003. Since then, he hasn’t looked back.

Oliveira got the name ‘Do Bronx,’ which means from the Bronx. Bronx is a Brazilian slang used for favelas, and he grew up in the favelas of Vicente de Carvalho. He tries and gives back to his people in any way possible and makes sure he maintains a positive presence in his hometown.

Can Charles Oliveira speak English?

Oliveira is not very fluent in speaking English. He always required a translator in his interviews, until very recently. After winning his last fight at UFC 289, Oliveira told the crowd, “The champion has a name, Charles Oliveira, brother.” This was one of the first times fans had heard english from the former champ.

Although he knew little to no english earlier, ‘Bo Bronx’ is learning the language now. Can we hear more English from the Brazilian fighter at UFC 300? Only time will tell.