Even though he was ineligible to win the UFC lightweight title last night (a belt he lost on the scales on Friday), Charles Oliveira just proved he’s still the best lightweight in the UFC. He did this by weathering an early storm from Justin Gaethje before scoring a knockdown and submission win.
The win was Oliveira’s eleventh victory in a row. The finish extended Oliveira’s lead in the all-time stats list for most submission wins and most finishes in UFC history.
After his latest win Oliveira sent a challenge to Conor McGregor. The Irishman may not be the most appropriate choice for sporting reasons, but he could certainly give Oliveira the greatest amount of exposure to date.