Charles Oliveira is coming home. Oliveira fights in his home nation of Brazil for the first time since 2020 on Saturday. Lightweight contender Mateusz Gamrot assumes the antagonist role in their UFC Fight Night headliner.

Oliveira (35-11) last fought in Brazil five years ago where he beat Kevin Lee in the final event before the COVID-19 shutdowns. The fight took place in an empty arena, meaning "Do Bronx" hasn't fought in front of Brazilian fans for six years. It's bittersweet to think that the entirety of Oliveira's title campaign -- in which he finished Michael Chandler, Dustin Poirier, and Justin Gaethje to become a fan-favorite star -- took place outside of his home nation. Oliveira returns home empty-handed , but he's eager to parlay a win over Gamrot into a ceremonial BMF title

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