Commentary: Can Charles Oliveira Reach Khabib Nurmagomedov's Level?

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Does Charles Oliveira's résumé reach or pass Khabib Nurmagomedov's with a win over Islam Makhachev at UFC 280?

Dave Noseworthy discuses the highly-underrated career of Oliveira and how he could potentially be on the cusp of GOAT status at lightweight.

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