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#4. Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler 2
The last time Charles Oliveira took on Michael Chandler, the vacant lightweight title was on the line at UFC 262. The Brazilian had to overcome a jittery start to knock out the American in the second round, earning his first UFC title in the process.
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The bout was a short one but it proved to be entertaining. 'Iron' kicked off the first round offensively, trying to penetrate Oliveira’s defense. He was moments away from becoming lightweight champion when he knocked down Oliveira and nearly secured the finish at the end of the round.
Unfortunately for Chandler, Oliveira started the second round strong, and landed a strong left hand to knock him out.
His next fight against Justin Gaethje was one of the most exciting fights of the year. It was a three-round slugfest where ‘Iron’ showed tremendous determination to overcome ‘The Highlight’.
Despite back-to-back losses, Chandler has given both Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje - the top fighters in the division - a run for their money.
Needless to say then, a rematch between Chandler and Oliveira could be a huge draw for fans.
#3. Charles Oliveira vs. Max Holloway 2
Max Holloway is one of the most well-rounded strikers in the UFC and has never been knocked out in his UFC career. He faced Charles Oliveira in 2015 at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Oliveira and won via first-round TKO.
Both fighters have come a long way since then. Holloway went on to rule the featherweight division for three years until his loss to Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 245. Meanwhile, Oliveira finally got his hands on gold, winning the lightweight title earlier this year.
With both fighters enjoying a hot run in their respective careers, a rematch between Holloway and Oliveira will be yet another money fight for the promotion.
It would also be another opportunity for Holloway to earn the UFC lightweight title. He lost against Dustin Poirier in 2019 in a bid for the interim lightweight crown.
Speaking to Ariel Helwani earlier this year, Holloway said he wanted to finish his career in the lightweight or welterweight division.
"For sure... I think I'll end my career around a fully committed 55 [lightweight] or maybe even a fully committed 70 [welterweight]."
Watch Max Holloway discuss a potential return to the lightweight division here:
With Holloway being open to moving up in weight, a rematch with Charles Oliveira seems more realistic than ever.
