Top 5 lightweight fights to book after Charles Oliveira defeated Justin Gaethje at UFC 274


Top 5 lightweight fights to book after Charles Oliveira defeated Justin Gaethje at UFC 274

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Charles Oliveira once again proved why he is one of the best lightweights in the world. Charles defeated Justin Gaethje in his home town Phoenix, Arizona via submission in the first round of the fight. Oliveira is now the number one contender for the lightweight belt as he was stripped from the belt for missing weight for UFC 274.

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Charles Oliveira vs Justin Gaethje
Charles Oliveira vs Justin Gaethje at UFC 274

As Charles Oliveira will fight for the vacant title next, it is important to note that there is a very interesting match-up in the lightweight division. here are the top 5 fights to make in the Lightweight division:

#5 Tony Ferguson vs Dan Hooker

Dan Hooker and Tony Ferguson
Dan Hooker and Tony Ferguson

Tony Ferguson received a devastating knockout kick from Michael chandler at UFC 274 and this has extended his losing streak to 4 fights. Tony was looking good in the fight until he got knocked out by Michael chandler. He is now in a dilemma to carefully choose his next opponent as another loss might risk him losing his position in the UFC.

His next fight is important, and hence he should fight someone with a similar dilemma as his. Dan hooker is also a great fighter and has recently fought some of the best fighters in the world. However, he has also failed to deliver and turn the opportunities into victories. Dan has lost four of his last five fights and his matchup with Tony makes a lot of sense.

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Both fighters are in desperate need of a victory, and this fight could provide them with what they need. Both fighters need to win a fight in order to stay relevant in the division and this fight is guaranteed to be an amazing matchup.

#4 Beneil Dariush vs Rafael Dos Anjos

Beneil Dariush vs rafael Dos Anjos
Beneil Dariush vs Rafael Dos Anjos

Rafael dos Anjos recently fought against Renato Moicano at UFC 272 and gave an absolutely dominant performance. Dos Anjos was supposed to fight Rafael Fiziev. However, the fight was canceled as Fiziev was contacted by COVID-19. UFC tried booking a fight with Islam Makhachev, however, Islam’s camp denied the fight.

Michael Bisping on Renato Moicano
Rafael dos Anjos vs Renato Moicano UFC 272

While a rematch with Fiziev is still an option, Beneil Dariush and Rafael dos Anjos could be an amazing match-up for an upcoming fight. Beneil was supposed to fight Islam Makhachev, but he pulled out of the fight because of a leg injury. A fight between Beneil Dariush and Rafael dos Anjos would be great for him to make a comeback and fight again at the top level.

#3 Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler

Michael Chandler vs Conor McGregor
Michael Chandler, Conor McGregor

Michael Chandler shocked the world when he knocked out Tony Ferguson at UFC 274 and proved that he is still in a line for the Lightweight Title. Michael Chandler even called out Conor McGregor to fight him in his comeback fight. Conor has been out of action since his injury against Dustin Poirier and he is now looking to make a comeback.

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Conor even reacted to the callout and agreed to fight Michael Chandler at 170. This fight would be a great comeback fight for Conor and even UFC president Dana White has expressed his consent for the fight.

Related: “I’m game to fight” Conor McGregor accepts Michael Chandler’s call out at UFC 274 after a devastating KO against Tony Ferguson

#2 Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje 2

Dustin Poirier analysis by Justin Gaethje
The UFC 269 is about to begin and Justin Gaethje has a lot to say about Dustin Poirier

After his loss against Charles Oliveira at UFC 274 Justin needs to get back to the drawing board and work on what went wrong. Dustin is also coming off his loss against Charles Oliveira and a rematch with Justin will be an ideal matchup for him.

Dustin Poirier won the last match against Justin Gaethje and the time is right for the promotion to book a rematch between Gaethje and Dustin Poirier. Both fighters are coming off a loss to ‘Do Bronx’, and are still among the top lightweights in the world. It would be a great matchup for both and could outdo their first bout.

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#1 Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev

Islam Makhachev Charles Oliveira
Islam Makhachev vs Charles Oliveira

Charles Oliveira was stripped of his title after failing to make weight for the title fight against Justin Gaethje. Despite being stripped of the title, there’s no doubt that Charles Oliveira is still considered the UFC lightweight champion.

Justin Gaethje vs Charles Oliveira
Justin Gaethje vs Charles Oliveira

Islam was supposed to be booked for his fight against Beneil, but after Charles’ title fight, Dana White has expressed his desire for Charles vs Islam. Their respective styles would match up well and could make for an interesting title fight. Both fighters are on long winning streaks. Oliveira has won his last eleven bouts, while Makhachev has won ten in a row.

Also Read: “He has become a meme”- Michael Chandler reacts to the viral image of him kicking Tony Ferguson at UFC 274

Also Read: “Maximum 3 rounds” – Khabib Nurmagomedov makes a bold prediction for potential matchup of Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev

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