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While at UFC 289, Charles Oliveira experienced a sense of familiarity despite previously stating his refusal to compete in Canada

The recent UFC 289 in Vancouver showcased Charles Oliveira’s celebrity status as he was treated like a superstar by the crowd before and after his first-round win over Beneil Dariush. Oliveira had previously visited Canada four times between 2010-2016, but faced defeat on each occasion to opponents such as Jim Miller, Cub Swanson, Max Holloway and Anthony Pettis. Oliveira was finished by each of them … Continue reading While at UFC 289, Charles Oliveira experienced a sense of familiarity despite previously stating his refusal to compete in Canada

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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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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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Chris Curtis displays gruesome wounds caused by collision with Nassourdine Imavov during UFC 289

Chris Curtis’ unfortunate run of luck continues as he suffered yet another setback at UFC 289. In a controversial decision at UFC 287, Curtis lost to Kelvin Gastelum after being dropped in the second round by a headbutt that went unnoticed by the referee and judges. Looking to make a comeback, he faced Nassourdine Imavov in the final prelim of UFC 289 on Saturday but … Continue reading Chris Curtis displays gruesome wounds caused by collision with Nassourdine Imavov during UFC 289

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Irene Aldana has released a response to her defeat at the hands of Amanda Nunes during UFC 289, citing it as a “bad night”

Irene Aldana, despite her regrets over her loss to Amanda Nunes at UFC 289, promises her fans that she intends to climb back to the top. Following her defeat, officials requested that Aldana be checked out at a local Vancouver hospital, which prevented her from attending the post-fight press conference. However, Aldana assured her fans that she did not suffer any significant physical damage, other … Continue reading Irene Aldana has released a response to her defeat at the hands of Amanda Nunes during UFC 289, citing it as a “bad night”

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During her UFC 289 match, Miranda Maverick lost vision in her left eye during the third round

Miranda Maverick had a tough time during her UFC bout against Jasmine Jasudavicius at UFC 289, facing a daunting challenge due to an injury that caused her eyesight to become impaired. Despite her valiant effort, she was unfortunately defeated through a unanimous decision after attempting to persevere through her handicap. Following the battle, Maverick expressed her struggles on Instagram, stating that she had to fight … Continue reading During her UFC 289 match, Miranda Maverick lost vision in her left eye during the third round

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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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