Charles of the Bronx will have its story told in a biopic (Photo: Disclosure/Press Office)
One of the most charismatic and important Brazilian names on the MMA scene in recent years, Charles 'do Bronx' Oliveira will have his story told in a definitive biopic, which will be filmed in São Paulo and Las Vegas.
The film will be directed by filmmaker Eduardo Ferro, from 405 Films, and will tell in detail the story permeated by resilience that led the fighter from São Paulo to overcome a poor childhood in Guarujá (on the coast of São Paulo) and several health problems, until he started jiu-jitsu and, later, became UFC lightweight champion.
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“Brazil produces many elite fighters. Charles is another ‘lion among lions’. His overwhelming success was achieved after many adversities. The way his humble origins connect with the culture of combat sports in the United States makes this story totally inspiring. I am very pleased that he trusted me to tell his story. My challenge will be to honor all this authenticity”, said Ferro, who also directed the film ‘O Faixa-Preta: A Verdadeira História de Fernando Tererê’, about the controversial former world jiu-jitsu champion.
About to try to regain the lightweight belt, in the challenge against Illia Topuria, in the main event of UFC 317 (June 28nd) Charles of the Bronx He became one of the fans' favorite fighters around the world for his performances full of overcoming and technique.
“Charles’ story will be more than just a movie, we want to send a message to every boy out there who feels subjugated and forgotten by the world. As he himself says, ‘the champion has a name’, and soon the world will know in detail what happened to him”, endorsed Ferro.
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