LAS VEGAS – There was a time in the not-so-distant past when Brazilian
youngster Charles Oliveira was considered the next
big thing in the UFC’s lightweight division.
However, a pair of losses, coupled with
a no-contest result against Nik Lentz, forced “do Bronx” to reinvent
himself as a featherweight.
Relegated to the prelims for his first fight at 145 pounds, Oliveira now
returns to the spotlight at Friday’s The Ultimate Fighter Live Finale
event. While he’s taken a step back along the way,
Oliveira hopes a win will put him on the path of title contention.