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Charles Oliveira eyes Max Holloway rematch after UFC 309 return: ‘Being the BMF champion would be gigantic’

Former undisputed lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira has welcomed the chance to rematch fellow former Octagon gold holder, Max Holloway ahead of his UFC 309 return next weekend — as he prepares to take on Michael Chandler in a five round co-headliner.

Oliveira, the current number two rated challenger, has been sidelined since he featured on the main card of UFC 300 earlier this year, suffering a controversial decision loss to Arman Tsarukyan in the pair’s officially-billed title eliminator.

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Charles Oliveira eyes Max Holloway rematch after UFC 309 return: 'Being the BMF champion would be gigantic' 2

In his most recent win in the summer of last year, Sao Paulo finisher, Oliveira racked up his latest record-defying win, stopping perennial contender, Beneil Dariush with a blistering barrage of first round ground strikes.