A little more than one year ago, Brazilian youngster Charles Oliveira looked as though he was the wave of the future in
the lightweight division, but things haven’t exactly gone his way since.
On Saturday night, “do Bronx” hopes to reinvent himself at 145 pounds as
he takes on octagon newcomer Eric Wisely.
It’s an important moment for the Guaruja, Brazil native. With two
“Submission of the Night” bonuses in his first two fights, the UFC has
already provided Oliveira and his family a better life, and he’s not
ready to give up his spot in the promotion just yet.