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Charles Oliveira says he is ‘ready’ for Tony Ferguson and top-5: ‘It’s my right, I deserve it’

UFC lightweight contender Charles Oliveira just wants an opportunity to prove his worth.

While he waits for a top-5 contender to accept a fight with him, ‘Do Bronx’ names the ones he wishes to fight the most, which include former interim champ Tony Ferguson and Dan Hooker.

In an interview with Ag Fight, Oliveira claims he has done enough in the UFC to earn a shot against the division’s elite, but is still waiting for the promotion to pair him up against any of the top athletes at lightweight.

“I’ve been asking so much for an opportunity to fight a top ranked guy who’s ahead of me,” Oliveira said.