Only Charles Oliveira could make a submission win look like a family affair. The UFC legend marked his return to the octagon on Saturday night in Rio with a vintage performance, and then a celebration that left fans surprised.

After choking out Mateusz Gamrot in the second round, Oliveira soaked in the roar of the Brazilian crowd before doing something no one expected. He hoisted his young son, Dominic, high above his head with just one hand and paraded him around the cage like a proud king. The crowd loved it. The internet had mixed feelings.

Many had worried that “Do Bronx” rushed his comeback after suffering a brutal knockout to Ilia Topuria in July. But the Brazilian’s performance on Saturday, though, shut everyone up. He looked sharp, composed, and determined, even hinting afterward

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