Arman Tsarukyan will fight for the UFC lightweight title this Saturday against Islam Makhachev at UFC 311. The hype around the fight is massive and fans are predicting a technical clash between two masters of the sport. Surprisingly, one of the top contenders for the title, Charles Oliveira, will also be there at the Intuit Dome to watch the fight.Â
Charles Oliveira recently fought Michael Chandler at UFC 309, and won the fight via unanimous decision. The Brazilian fighter has also talked about getting an invitation from Dana White to appear at UFC 311, guaranteeing a title shot. Recently the former lightweight champion posted a video of him in California ahead of the fight.Â
California is currently suffering one of the biggest wildfires in its history, which has spread over 1 million acres of land. CEO Dana White had also talked about shifting the main card event due to wildfires. Nevertheless, it seems like that wasn’t necessary and fans will have no problem watching the MMA action.
Charles Oliveira is in LA for the lightweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan at #UFC311 🇧🇷🙌
— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) January 16, 2025
Oliveira has fought both the Makhachev and Tsarukyan in the past and lost both the fights. While the Dagestani loss was via submission, the Tsarukyan one was quite competitive. The quest for revenge has Oliveira fans having positive thoughts about the fighter’s future.Â
Fight fans react to Charles Oliveira arriving to watch Islam Makhachev vs. Arman TsarukyanÂ
Going into the fight Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan have been respectful towards each other. However, the Armenian is confident about taking his revenge in this rematch and capturing the lightweight belt. The Dagestani star, on the other hand, doesn’t seem concerned about the challenge.Â
Arman Tsarukyan beats Charles Oliveira at UFC 300 (via MMA Fighting)Charles Oliveira has already given his prediction for the clash and believes Makhachev will have an edge over the top contender. As for Oliveira, he may get the next crack at the title. Here are some reactions to Oliveira’s latest post.
Charles, you must go up to the octagon once the fight is over so that you are the next one to fight for the title and recover it to be champion again this year.
— Luis Enrique Gonzalez Gonzalez (@LuisEnr92450407) January 16, 2025
He is coming back for the belt
— Caleb.4xf (@Caleb_4xF) January 16, 2025
Imagine short term notice Arman injured
Charles step on to save the card— Fk Peace and Police (@JanerJangra) January 16, 2025
Hello Charles, I’ll see you ring side
— Do Bronx title run (@Gta5god) January 16, 2025
Gotta come see who he’s gonna beat next!
— Josh Sharp (@ShowInvestment) January 16, 2025
Back up fighter ??
— Jacob Tedla (@TedlaJacob) January 16, 2025
Watching his fathers fight
— msio (@msiobtww) January 16, 2025
Really hope he doesn’t get the title fight because he beat chandler
— Beyond (@BeyondXZgamer) January 16, 2025
Fight fans were hyped and are ready to watch Charles Oliveira on the octagon side at UFC 311. Few anticipated that the Brazilian might be the backup fighter if anything goes wrong in the main event. It would be interesting to see who is going to be the fighter that Oliveira will have to fight next to get back his lost title.
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