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Charles Oliveira Suggests Lightweight Grand Prix to Decide New Champion

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Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight contender Charles Oliveira wants to go old school to determine a new champ in his division.

Oliveira, who has won his last seven bouts all by stoppage, spoke to Sherdog on Wednesday about his thoughts on the future of the UFC lightweight class. As Khabib Nurmagomedov defended his title against Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 and retired, the belt is presumably vacant.