Former Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira Took A Fittingly Winding Road Back To Title Contention Since Losing The Belt In 2022, A Journey That Comes To A Head At UFC 317
Charles Oliveira might have the highest approval rating of any fighter on the roster. The all-action Brazilian is almost always in an entertaining fight and holds the record for most finishes in UFC history with 20. His 28-fight journey to the lightweight title was one filled with ups, downs and a nine-fight winning streak that quieted any and all criticisms about his toughness and heart the early chapters of his career built.