Charles Oliveira has once again proven why he’s one of the most exciting fighters in the UFC. The former lightweight champion bounced back from an early scare to stop Beneil Dariush of Round 1 in the co-headliner of UFC 289.

The impressive ground-and-pound finish brought an eight-fight winning streak for Dariush to an end and sent fans at Vancouver’s Rogers Arena into a frenzy. Betting against Oliveira is never a wise move, as those who doubted him learned the hard way once again.

Of course, Oliveira’s big win drew plenty of reactions from fellow fighters, who had nothing but praise for the Brazilian. Aljamain Sterling expressed disappointment for Dariush but acknowledged that Oliveira made a huge statement with his dominant performance. Meanwhile, Sean O’Malley simply declared that watching Oliveira fight is always a blast.

Belal Muhammad was in awe of Oliveira’s punching power, while Lando Vannata appreciated the Brazilian’s skills. ChitoveraUFC was clearly impressed, praising Oliveira for beating every top 5 contender. Even Chael Sonnen, never one to shy away from stirring the pot, admitted that Oliveira deserves more respect than he has been shown in the past.

All in all, it’s clear that Charles Oliveira is a force to be reckoned with in the UFC. His skills are undeniable, and there’s always a chance that he will come out on top, no matter the odds. Those who bet against him do so at their own risk.