Charles Oliveira knows he is fighting in enemy territory after being met with a chorus of boos during his UFC 280 open workout session in Abu Dhabi earlier this week.
Oliveira will look to reclaim the lightweight title he feels was robbed of him by the Arizona Athletic Commission when he takes on No. 4-ranked contender and Khabib Nurmagomedov protege Islam Makhachev in the UFC 280 main event on Saturday.
The people’s champ was booed ruthlessly during Wednesday’s open workout session but doubled down on his claim that he will KO Makhachev in the first round despite entering the blockbuster matchup a +160 underdog.