Former Champion Charles Oliveira’s Next Likely Opponents in the UFC Octagon

There have been many champions in the UFC up to now. Some fighters have trailblazed their way to the UFC crown, while others take a bit of time to reach the objective of acquiring UFC gold. Charles Oliveira is one of the legendary MMA figures who took a long road to obtain the UFC title. He lost a ton of fights in the octagon before winning his bout against Michael Chandler and the UFC crown. Charles Oliveira is still one of the highest ranked Lightweights in the company.

Charles Oliveira is still one of the company’s top contenders, and his next opponent has yet to be decided. Here, we look at the possible contenders the man can face inside the octagon.

1. Charles Oliveira vs Justin Gaethje

Oliveira and Gaethje have lost their last fights in the main event of the UFC 300. The UFC is yet to decide the opponent for either of them. The last time the duo scrapped, Oliveria choked out Gaethje in the first round of their title fight. Even though Justin lost his previous bout, he is still one of the planet’s most dangerous lightweight fighters. Max Holloway knocked Justin Gaethje out in the final minute of the final round, whereas Charles Oliveira lost a close decision against Arman Tsarukyan.

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2. Winner of Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler

Charles Oliveira’s next opponent is yet to be decided. He revealed that he was offered to be the backup fighter of the UFC 303 main event, where Conor McGregor is set to make a comeback against the former Bellator champion Michael Chandler. If Conor is to win his fight against Michael Chandler, a bout between Oliveira and Conor is set to be the biggest one in the recent history of the UFC. Conor McGregor and Oliveira are the company’s most prominent names in the Lightweight division.

3. Max Holloway

Oliveira and Max Holloway had fought in the octagon when Max came out victorious. We can have a spectacular rematch in the Octagon, which will surely be one of the best fights the UFC can put together. Max Holloway and Charles Oliveria are much better and bigger stars in the company. Oliveria is the former Lightweight champion, whereas Max is the current BMF strap holder.