#2. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski vs. former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira
It was a massive statement win for Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 276. The reigning featherweight champion defeated Holloway for the third time. Furthermore, he also put his name in the conversation for the greatest featherweight of all-time.
During his post-fight press conference, Volkanovski let it be known that he intends to achieve champ-champ status. He wants to add another title to his legacy, so challenging Charles Oliveira for the vacant lightweight title would make sense. Despite being stripped of the title for missing weight, fans and media are still considering Oliveira the champion.
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'The Great' and 'Do Bronx' match up well and could be a difficult fight to predict. Volkanovski's striking has become sharper and his submission defense was on display against Brian Ortega. Oliveira is very durable and has been dropped in his last three fights, yet he still managed to get the win.
However, Volkanovski noted that he injured his left hand during the fight with Holloway. Therefore, a lightweight title shot could depend on the extent of his injury.
#1. UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya didn't waste any time speculating who his next challenger will be. During his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, he mentioned that Pereira is next. This has fans excited because of what the Brazilian did to Strickland earlier in the event.
Adesanya and Pereira are no strangers to each other. They have fought twice before in kickboxing. Pereira got the better of 'The Last Stylebender' on both occasions. 'Poatan' knocked out Adesanya with a left-hook in their second fight, which looked similar to the one that stopped Strickland.
Pereira wasn't impressed with Adesanya's performance and shared his thoughts about it:
"I was very sad to see that. I hope when we fight he do a better fight than that. But for sure I am going make him fight to give it a better show to the crowd."
'The Last Stylebender' vs. 'Poatan' will garner plenty of attention due to their history.