Rematch timeline | Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler

Dariush came into the fight on an eight-fight winning streak and was close to securing his title shot if he could get past Oliveira, but when Oliveira stung Dariush, a knockdown occurred, allowing Oliveira to land some follow-up shots This forced the referee to intervene and stop the fight. “Do Bronxs” needed to make a statement and that’s exactly what he did.

Oliveira vs. Tsarukyan – UFC 300 | April 13, 2024

Oliveira was scheduled to face Makhachev at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi, but an injury to the Brazilian forced him out of the bout just days before the fight.

That led to him facing Arman Tsarukyan in an easy title eliminator fight. In the first round, it appeared Oliveira would score an early submission victory as he secured a guillotine choke, but Tsarukyan fought his way out of the situation. Late in the third round, Oliveira attempted a D'Arce choke, but when the scorecards were read, Tsarukyan emerged victorious.