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Charles Oliveira wants top-5 opponent after UFC Brasilia win, open to Conor McGregor fight at 170

“Do Bronx” continued his stunning stretch of success on Saturday, submitting Kevin Lee in the third round of the UFC Brasilia main event. It marked the 30-year-old Brazilian’s seventh straight win, all by knockout or submission.

Lee entered the bout ranked in the top-10 of the UFC’s official rankings and Oliveira feels that he not only claimed his spot, but put himself into position for a future crack at the lightweight title.

“I’m ready to fight for it now,” Oliveira said at a post-fight scrum via a translator. “I think one more fight.