Charles Oliveira is ready to meet the winner of Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier.
The current lightweight champion is expected to watch the UFC 264 headline bout as he prepares to face off against the victor.
The 31-year-old champion believes that McGregor is the favourite, and could win by stoppage.
Speaking to TMZ, he predicted: “Conor McGregor by knockout. I’m the champion. For me, McGregor or Poirier are the same.
“I’m the champion. I’m ready to fight, I’m the champion!”
Oliveira became champion of the division two months ago when beating Michael Chandler for the title vacated by Khabib Nermagomedov’s retirement.
The Brazilian is in the form of his life, but missed out on a title clash with Poirier as the American wanted a money-spinning trilogy with McGregor first. Now he will have to ensure he wins to get a title shot.