“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.