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Charles Oliveira Emotional After UFC Rio Win, Credits Parents for His Journey

Fighting back tears after knocking out Mateusz Gamrot last Saturday in his home country, Oliveira (36-11) thanked his parents for their sacrifices. “If my father and mother hadn’t believed in me, I’d never have made it here,” he said. The victory marked his rebound from a knockout loss to Ilia Topuria and his 22nd UFC finish, an all-time record.