CHARLES OLIVEIRA has been dubbed the “LION KING” after parading his son around the octagon.
The UFC legend showed off his one-year-old after his emphatic victory over Mateusz Gamrot.
Charles Oliveira showed off his son after beating Mateusz Gamrot[/caption]
He held the one-year-old above his head with one hand[/caption]
Oliviera, 35, defeated the Polish fighter with a second round submission in a brilliant display at the Farmasi Arena in Brazil.
He was thrilled with the win and even more excited to celebrate with his son, Dominic.
‘Do Bronx’ lifted his son above his head to the applauding crowd and even held him with one hand.
Fans were left stunned at the moment at UFC Rio and reacted on social media.
Many compared the Brazilian’s show of love to his son to that of Simba being displayed to the animal kingdom in the film, The Lion King.
One posted “Charles Oliveira brought out the Lion King celebration with his son at UFC Rio.”
A second wrote: “Oliveira said Simba, this is how you rule the Octagon.”
A third commented: “Do Bronx is The Lion King. Congrats legend.”
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A fourth said: “He’s being initiated… It might be his turn to stand on that ring someday.”
Another added: “Baby do Bronx is gonna headline UFC 500.”
Oliviera now boasts a record of 17-0 in his homeland for his pro MMA carrer.
After the beating Gamrot he called out Max Holloway for a rematch for the BMF title.
He said: “I see my path toward the title the same way as I’ve always focused on it.
“Keeping my spirit alive, keeping my focus alive, taking one step at a time.
“With one or two more big victories after that, I know I’ll be right back in line for the title shot.”
