Charles Oliveira has publicly called for a rematch with Justin Gaethje, citing unfinished business between the two fighters. Oliveira wants the bout to serve as a title unification fight, bringing together the UFC lightweight championship and the BMF belt.
Charles Oliveira has publicly called out Justin Gaethje for a rematch, pushing for the bout to double as a title unification contest that would put both the UFC lightweight championship and the BMF belt on the line.
Oliveira, ranked third in the lightweight division and eleventh pound-for-pound, carries a record of 37-11 and brings one of the most well-rounded submission games in the sport to the table. The 36-year-old Brazilian out of Chute Boxe Diego Lima lands 3.35 significant strikes per minute at 54 percent accuracy while averaging 2.22 takedowns and 2.6 submission attempts per 15 minutes — a combination that makes him a consistent threat across all phases of a fight. He holds a 74-inch reach and stands five-foot-ten.
Gaethje, the reigning lightweight champion, is among the most relentless pressure fighters in the division. The 37-year-old American from Genesis Training Center owns a 28-5 record and leads all lightweights in striking output, landing 6.48 significant strikes per minute at 58 percent accuracy. Standing five-foot-eleven with a 70-inch reach, "The Highlight" generates tremendous volume and has never attempted a submission in his professional career, reflecting his commitment to stand-and-bang warfare.
Why it matters
- A win for either fighter would unify two of MMA's most prestigious titles at 155 pounds
- Oliveira's submission threat contrasts sharply with Gaethje's pure striking output, setting up a classic grappler-versus-striker dynamic
- At third in the rankings, Oliveira has a credible case as the top contender, making the matchup a logical next step for the division
- Both fighters are on the wrong side of 35, adding urgency to a potential superfight of this scale
