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Makhachev disappointed by Oliveira’s victory over Dariush, hoping for a fresh challenge

Highly regarded fighter Islam Makhachev appeared less than thrilled to hear that Charles Oliveira defeated Beneil Dariush, potentially setting him up for a title bout against Makhachev. Oliveira won the co-main event of UFC 289 via first-round TKO, crushing Dariush’s hopes of a guaranteed title shot against Makhachev. Despite the win, Makhachev seems hesitant to face Oliveira, as he has already beaten him before. Instead, … Continue reading Makhachev disappointed by Oliveira’s victory over Dariush, hoping for a fresh challenge

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Beneil Dariush seeks next fight before year-end after feeling he trailed Charles Oliveira

Beneil Dariush’s path to reclaiming the UFC lightweight title has taken a detour after UFC 289 delivered an unexpected outcome for the contender. Dariush’s eight-fight winning streak came to an end after he fell to former champion Charles Oliveira in the co-main event. The fight started competitively, with Dariush dominating on the ground, however, Oliveira made a comeback and delivered punches that led to Dariush’s … Continue reading Beneil Dariush seeks next fight before year-end after feeling he trailed Charles Oliveira

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In UFC Vegas 75, Arman Tsarukyan overcomes distressing situation before delivering a brutal defeat to Joaquim Silva in the third round

Arman Tsarukyan was heavily favored to win Saturday’s UFC event against Joaquim Silva in the lightweight co-main event with odds exceeding -1000. However, Tsarukyan did not have an easy victory. After a dominating first round for Tsarukyan using his grappling, he switched things up in the second and was almost knocked out by Silva. Tsarukyan was able to regain composure and finish the round strong. … Continue reading In UFC Vegas 75, Arman Tsarukyan overcomes distressing situation before delivering a brutal defeat to Joaquim Silva in the third round

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Arman Tsarukyan acknowledged that a fight against Beneil Dariush would be logical, however, his top preference is to battle against Michael Chandler

Arman Tsarukyan has set his sights on two top-ranked fighters at lightweight following his impressive performance at UFC Vegas 75. Tsarukyan secured a third-round TKO win over Joaquim Silva and is now eyeing up Beneil Dariush and Michael Chandler as potential opponents. Dariush was recently stopped by former champion Charles Oliveira at UFC 289, but if he were to fight at UFC 293, Tsarukyan is … Continue reading Arman Tsarukyan acknowledged that a fight against Beneil Dariush would be logical, however, his top preference is to battle against Michael Chandler

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Beneil Dariush acknowledges Charles Oliveira for his UFC 289 victory, yet emphasizes he wasn’t at his best

Beneil Dariush’s loss to Charles Oliveira in the co-main event of UFC 289 in Vancouver was a devastating blow to his aspirations of becoming a lightweight champion. Dariush’s eight-fight win streak was snapped, resulting in him missing out on the opportunity to take on Islam Makhachev. Dariush acknowledged that it wasn’t his best version out there in the octagon and was disappointed by his performance. … Continue reading Beneil Dariush acknowledges Charles Oliveira for his UFC 289 victory, yet emphasizes he wasn’t at his best

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Bisping’s excitement if Charles Oliveira, the “most exciting fighter in the UFC,” triumphs over Islam Makhachev

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is gearing up for a potential rematch at the end of 2023 that could see Charles Oliveira get the opportunity to reclaim his UFC lightweight title from Islam Makhachev. Oliveira, fresh off a remarkable victory over Beneil Dariush at UFC 289, has extended his already impressive record of 20 finishes in the promotion. The win, coupled with his loss to … Continue reading Bisping’s excitement if Charles Oliveira, the “most exciting fighter in the UFC,” triumphs over Islam Makhachev

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UFC 289 saw Michael Chandler applaud Charles Oliveira’s exceptional performance, hoping for a future rematch

UFC lightweight fighter Michael Chandler spoke highly of fellow fighter Charles Oliveira, praising his impressive performance against Beneil Dariush at UFC 289. Although Oliveira lost to Islam Makhachev in their title fight at UFC 280, he put up a great fight against Dariush, snapping the latter’s eight-fight winning streak. Chandler views Oliveira as a true fighter, impressed with how he approaches his fights and with … Continue reading UFC 289 saw Michael Chandler applaud Charles Oliveira’s exceptional performance, hoping for a future rematch

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UFC 289 Recap: Amanda Nunes’ Career, Charles Oliveira’s Victory

The world of MMA saw some major events take place over the weekend, with Amanda Nunes retiring after defeating Irene Aldana to retain her bantamweight title and Charles Oliveira stunning Beneil Dariush. Canadian fighters also put on a show in Vancouver. Many questions have arisen from these events, so let’s dive into them. When it comes to Amanda Nunes’ career, it’s hard to pinpoint any … Continue reading UFC 289 Recap: Amanda Nunes’ Career, Charles Oliveira’s Victory

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Dana White proposes a Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev rematch, calling it the ideal fight to organize

Following his emphatic first-round victory over Beneil Dariush at UFC 289, Charles Oliveira has added another feather to his already-crowded cap, with this being his twentieth finish in the UFC. The win also marked a record 19th post-fight bonus for the fighter who already owned the record in that category. UFC President Dana White may have confirmed that Oliveira will get a second shot at … Continue reading Dana White proposes a Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev rematch, calling it the ideal fight to organize

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Islam Makhachev’s Coach Rooted for Beneil Dariush’s Victory at UFC 289 and Advocates for Charles Oliveira’s Rematch

Charles Oliveira’s victory over Beneil Dariush at UFC 289 marked his return to form, proving that he is still one of the best fighters on the planet. Despite being counted out throughout his incredible career, Oliveira has earned the right to be considered the next challenger for the 155-pound strap against Islam Makhachev. Though UFC President Dana White has not confirmed the match-up, it makes … Continue reading Islam Makhachev’s Coach Rooted for Beneil Dariush’s Victory at UFC 289 and Advocates for Charles Oliveira’s Rematch

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Beneil Dariush issued a statement after his loss at UFC 289, expressing optimism about his future in the ring despite the setback

Despite suffering his first loss in five years at the hands of Charles Oliveira in the co-main event of UFC 289, top lightweight contender Beneil Dariush remains positive. With his defeat dashing his dreams of a title shot anytime soon, Dariush admits he is disappointed but fans of the fighter will be happy to know that he reassured them that he is alright in a … Continue reading Beneil Dariush issued a statement after his loss at UFC 289, expressing optimism about his future in the ring despite the setback

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Charles Oliveira secures a $50k bonus for smashing Beneil Dariush’s record in UFC 289

Charles Oliveira has added another notable achievement to his UFC legacy. During his co-main event fight last Saturday, Oliveira secured his 20th victory by finish, dispatching Beneil Dariush in the first round. This finish did not just set a new milestone for the most stoppages in the UFC a record Oliveira already held but also earned him the coveted Performance of the Night bonus, amounting … Continue reading Charles Oliveira secures a $50k bonus for smashing Beneil Dariush’s record in UFC 289

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