UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira doesn't make weight, must vacate title before main event Saturday
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UFC 262: Charles Oliveira is the rightful UFC lightweight champion, but the work has just begun - MMAmania.com
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UFC Lightweight Rankings 2021: Khabib Nurmagomedov still the champion, Conor McGregor falls to 6th in Updated rankings after UFC 257 - The SportsRush
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It's a mistake' to see Charles Oliveira as UFC lightweight champion, says Chael Sonnen - Bloody Elbow
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Charles Oliveira to defend UFC lightweight title against Justin Gaethje at UFC 274 in May | Sporting News
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