2. Oliveira amazes again
[autotag]Charles Oliveira[/autotag] is breaking out of his shell in a big way. Nearly 10 years into his UFC career, “Do Bronx” is putting his skill set together in an impressive way. The third-round submission of [autotag]Kevin Lee[/autotag] in the main event was brilliant, and now he’s won seven consecutive fights – all by stoppage.
Oliveira has a plethora of records to his credit, and fight over fight he’s proven to be one of the most exciting names on the roster. He got some well deserved shine with the main event spot against Lee in his home country, and now his trajectory only shoots upward in the loaded lightweight division.
The very top of the 155-pound weight class has long been a complicated mess. The UFC 249 title fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson (if it happens) will hopefully unclog some lasting congestion, but then the likes of Conor McGregor and Justin Gaethje will be in line to fight the winner.
Where that leaves someone like Oliveira remains to be seen. He’s absolutely deserving of something big, though, because Oliveira is bringing something to the table right now that’s unlike anyone else in the UFC.
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