MMA Nation - UFC Prospect Charles Oliveira Drops To Featherweight Divisionhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/33343/mma-icon.png2011-12-05T09:39:30-08:00http://mma.sbnation.com/rss/stream/23768312011-12-05T09:39:30-08:002011-12-05T09:39:30-08:00UFC On Fox 2 Fight Card: Charles Oliveira Debuts At Featherweight Against Eric Wisely
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<p><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122643/charles-oliveira" class="sbn-auto-link">Charles Oliveira</a> is set to debut at featherweight against UFC newcomer <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/132813/eric-wisely" class="sbn-auto-link">Eric Wisely</a> at <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/92421/ufc-on-fox-2" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC on Fox 2</a>. Promotion officials have yet to confirm the bout, but verbal agreements are said to be in place according to reports from <a href="http://www.heavy.com/mma/mma-news/2011/12/charles-oliveira-meets-newcomer-eric-wisely-at-ufc-on-fox-2-in-chicago/" target="_blank">Heavy MMA</a>.</p>
<p>At 22 years of age, Oliveira (14-2, 1 NC) is still one of the organization's most viable prospects, regardless of his recent slump. Since debuting in the UFC with consecutive "Submission of the Night" wins over <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122528/darren-elkins" class="sbn-auto-link">Darren Elkins</a> and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122620/efrain-escudero" class="sbn-auto-link">Efrain Escudero</a> in mid-2010, the young Brazilian is winless over his last three contests, including a first-round knockout loss to <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122525/donald-cerrone" class="sbn-auto-link">Donald Cerrone</a> at <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/74506/ufc-on-versus-5" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC on Versus 5</a>.</p>
<p>Wisely (19-6), on the other hand, enters the Octagon having won six of his last seven contests, capped by a TKO victory over Brandon Girtz in late November. The 27-year-old is a well-rounded <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/promotion/strikeforce" class="sbn-auto-link">Strikeforce</a> veteran with notable wins over UFC veterans <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/129942/hermes-franca" class="sbn-auto-link">Hermes Franca</a> (x2) and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/130438/matt-veach" class="sbn-auto-link">Matt Veach</a>. In addition, Wisely has yet to be finished in five years of professional competition.</p>
<p>UFC on Fox 2 takes place on January 28, 2012 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. A pair of number-one contender matches highlight the night, with <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1464/ufc-on-fox-2-rashad-evans-vs-phil-davis" class="sbn-auto-link">Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis</a> and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1483/ufc-on-fox-2-chael-sonnen-vs-mark-munoz" class="sbn-auto-link">Mark Munoz vs. Chael Sonnen</a> scheduled for network broadcast.</p>
<p><b>UFC on Fox 2 fight card:</b></p>
<p>Light heavyweight: <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1464/ufc-on-fox-2-rashad-evans-vs-phil-davis" target="_blank">Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis</a><br>Middleweight: <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1483/ufc-on-fox-2-chael-sonnen-vs-mark-munoz" target="_blank">Chael Sonnen vs. Mark Munoz</a><br>Bantamweight: <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1399/ufc-on-fox-2-demetrious-johnson-vs-eddie-wineland" target="_blank">Demetrious Johnson vs. Eddie Wineland</a><br>Lightweight: <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1472/ufc-on-fox-2-evan-dunham-vs-paul-sass" target="_blank">Evan Dunham vs. Paul Sass</a><br>Heavyweight: <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1453/ufc-on-fox-2-jon-olav-einemo-vs-mike-russow" target="_blank">John Olav Einemo vs. Mike Russow</a><br>Lightweight: <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1482/ufc-on-fox-2-michael-johnson-vs-cody-mckenzie" target="_blank">Cody McKenzie vs. Michael Johnson</a><br>Featherweight: <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1484/ufc-on-fox-2-charles-oliveira-vs-eric-wisely" target="_blank">Charles Oliveira vs. Eric Wisely</a></p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/12/5/2612813/ufc-on-fox-2-fight-card-featherweight-charles-oliveira-vs-eric-wiselyShaun Al-Shatti2011-10-28T10:00:41-07:002011-10-28T10:00:41-07:00UFC Prospect Charles Oliveira Drops To Featherweight Division
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<p>22-year-old prospect Charles Oliveira has notified officials of his intention to drop to the UFC's featherweight division.</p> <p>Count <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122643/charles-oliveira" class="sbn-auto-link">Charles Oliveira</a> as the next man to drop to the UFC's 145-pound division.</p>
<p>According to reports from <a target="_blank" href="http://mmajunkie.com/news/25837/charles-oliveira-making-transition-to-ufcs-featherweight-division.mma">MMA Junkie</a>, the former welterweight and lightweight has informed promotion officials of a desire to drop down in weight, despite reportedly sprouting from 5'10" to a height of 6'2". No official word has come from the UFC brass, though Oliveira's trainer Wade Hampel confirmed the announcement. </p>
<p>"Charles hopes to return to action before the end of the year, if possible," Hampel said. "We're extremely excited to see what he can achieve at 145 pounds."</p>
<p>According to the report, the 22-year-old recently endured a test cut to feel any effects from the lighter weight and was pleased with the results. </p>
<p>At such a young age Oliveira is still one of the most viable prospects in the UFC despite a recent slump. Since pushing his unbeaten record to 14-0 with consecutive "Submission of the Night" wins over <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122528/darren-elkins" class="sbn-auto-link">Darren Elkins</a> and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122620/efrain-escudero" class="sbn-auto-link">Efrain Escudero</a> in mid-2010, the Brazilian is winless in his last three contests, including a first-round knockout loss to <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122525/donald-cerrone" class="sbn-auto-link">Donald Cerrone</a> at <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/74506/ufc-on-versus-5" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC on Versus 5</a>.</p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/28/2520943/ufc-charles-oliveira-featherweight-lightweight-mma-newsShaun Al-Shatti