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The Litterbox-Season 2 Episode 3: The $30 struggle that made a UFC Champ ft Carlos Henrique/Damion O

56 min · 28. dec. 2025
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Welcome to The LitterBox! In Season 2, Episode 3, we sit down with the inaugural UFC BJJ Lightweight Champion, Carlos "CH7" Henrique, and his lead coach/manager from Fury FC, Damion "The Orangutan" Oranday. Carlos shares his powerful journey from playing soccer in Manaus, Brazil, to nearly quitting Jiu-Jitsu because he couldn't afford a $30 belt promotion fee. Now a UFC BJJ Champion, he breaks down his mindset, his famous Anaconda choke from the "Road to the Title" reality show, and his transition into the world of MMA. Damion Oranday joins the conversation to discuss the growth of the Oranday Bros gym and what it takes to coach a world-class champion. In this episode: The $30 Struggle: How Carlos almost walked away from BJJ. Reality TV: Behind the scenes of Road to the Title. Anaconda Choke: A technical breakdown of his signature finish. Fatherhood: How having a daughter changed the grind. The Table Demo: Why you don't want to get grabbed by a black belt. The GOAT Debate: Ronaldo, Messi, or Pelé? MMA Future: Moving into the 4oz gloves and Fury FC updates.

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