When I’m at my kid’s first parent-teacher conference and they ask me “Why is your kid named David Pastrnak Round 1 Game 7 Overtime Goal vs. the Leafs” so I tell them that I was told to name my kid after something I love
When you’re 7 years old and doctors tell you that you might never be able to walk.
When you believe in nothing and no one except yourself.
When you refuse every recommendation and chase your own goal all the way to the end.
When your dream was to become a soccer player, but you find yourself in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym instead and at the first opportunity you become the São Paulo State Champion.
When that still isn’t enough for you and you go on to become undefeated across the entire country.
When at 20 years old, with a 12-0 record, you get the call from the UFC and your first opponent is Darren Elkins - a fight you win in 41 seconds via armbar submission.
When things don’t work out at featherweight, when your body can’t handle the damage from the weight cuts and people start calling you a quitter.
When, despite the ridicule, you move up a weight class, go on an 11-fight winning streak and become champion.
When you become the fighter with the most finishes in UFC history.
When you become the fighter with the most submissions in UFC history.
When you have never turned down a fight.
Your name is Charles Oliveira and you are one of the most remarkable fighters in UFC history.