Charles Oliveira seeks rematch with Justin Gaethje after title bout
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Charles Oliveira has called for a rematch against Justin Gaethje following Gaethje's recent victory over Ilia Topuria to unify the UFC lightweight title. Oliveira emphasized the controversy surrounding their first fight in May 2022, where he won by submission but lost his title due to a weight miss. Oliveira argued that both he and Gaethje have unfinished business and expressed confidence that a rematch would attract significant interest from fans. The UFC continues to evolve with potential contenders like Arman Tsarukyan and others in the mix for Gaethje's next fight.
- •Oliveira calls for a rematch with Gaethje, citing their previous encounter.
- •Gaethje recently defeated Ilia Topuria to unify the lightweight title.
- •Their 2022 fight ended controversially with Oliveira winning but losing his title for missing weight.
- •Potential contenders for Gaethje's next fight include Arman Tsarukyan.
- •Oliveira asserts that a rematch is what fans want.
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Charles Oliveira calls for rematch with Justin Gaethje: 'The fight the world wants to see'
"After Justin Gaethje shocked the world by stopping Ilia Topuria to unify the lightweight belt in the UFC White House main event, the debate began in earnest regarding his next opponent.
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