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Charles Oliveira's remarkable journey has put him in the spotlight, and his recent row of finishes is something to behold.

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Oliveira is fresh off a first round submission win over Justin Gaethje.

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Following the event, the talks of Charles Oliveira facing Islam Makhachev have been floating around.

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But seems like not everyone agrees with Makhachev, and that includes Gilbert Burns.

According to Gilbert Burns, Oliveira is on a different level in the division.

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Burns believes Oliveira's striking and his over-all skill-set gets the better of Islam Makhachev.

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He adds that if there's a next big fight, it should be Charles Oliveira Vs Islam Makhachev.

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Gilbert Burns Explains Why Oliveira Can Beat Islam Makhachev

Charles Oliveira's remarkable journey has put him in the spotlight, and his recent row of finishes is something to behold.

Oliveira is fresh off a first round submission win over Justin Gaethje.

Following the event, the talks of Charles Oliveira facing Islam Makhachev have been floating around.

But seems like not everyone agrees with Makhachev, and that includes Gilbert Burns.

According to Gilbert Burns, Oliveira is on a different level in the division.

Burns believes Oliveira's striking and his over-all skill-set gets the better of Islam Makhachev.

He adds that if there's a next big fight, it should be Charles Oliveira Vs Islam Makhachev.

He adds that if there's a next big fight, it should be Charles Oliveira Vs Islam Makhachev.

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