Arman Tsarukyan offers Charles Oliveira rematch after UFC 311 exit: ‘A 5 rounder makes most sense’

Arman Tsarukyan offers Charles Oliveira rematch after UFC 311 exit: 'A 5 rounder makes most sense'Off the back of his withdrawal from UFC 311, Arman Tsarukyan has staked his claim for another title eliminator…

Arman Tsarukyan offers Charles Oliveira rematch after UFC 311 exit: 'A 5 rounder makes most sense'

Off the back of his withdrawal from UFC 311, Arman Tsarukyan has staked his claim for another title eliminator with former-foe, Charles Oliveira next — particularly after promotional boss, Dana White confirmed the Armenian would not be fighting for gold next.

Tsarukyan, the current number one ranked lightweight contender, was scheduled to headline UFC 311 overnight in a title rematch with common-foe, Islam Makhachev, however, in the early hours of Friday morning, the would-be title chaser withdrew from the main event clash, suffering a back injury whilst cutting weight.

Dana White rules out title fight for Arman Tsarukyan next after UFC 311 mishap: 'Back to the drawing board'

Replaced by surging Brazilian foe, Renato Moicano, Tsarukyan watched on as past opponent, Makhachev ran through the Brasilia native with a stunning first round D’Arce choke submission at the Intuit Dome.

Ruled out of a title fight rematch with Makhachev in his return from injury by promotional leader, White, Tsarukyan agreed with the long-time promotional boss, suggesting he fights Sao Paulo finishing ace, Oliveira in a rematch first instead — this time over the course of five rounds.

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Arman Tsarukyan calls for rematch with fight Charles Oliveira after UFC 311 exit

“I agree with @danawhite,” Arman Tsarukyan posted on his official X account. “Once my back heals, I’ll be ready to prove I’m the true #1 contender by taking on anyone they put in front of me!”

“@CharlesDoBronx in [a] 5 rounder makes [the] most sense,” Arman Tsarukyan continued.

Himself staking his own claim for a rematch with past foe, Makhachev who he featured against back in 2021, Oliveira claimed he was next to take on the pound-for-pound number one.

Charles Oliveira calls for Islam Makhachev rematch fight after UFC 311: 'I'm next and he knows that'

“It was a great fight,” Charles Oliveira said. “He’s (Islam Makhachev) the champion. He did what he had to do. But I’m next — and he knows that. The lightweight champion is called Charles Oliveira. I’m ready for that.”

Sonnen And Cormier Will Coach The Ultimate Fighter Season 33

Two retired fighters will coach the next season of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF).
During the UFC 311 broadcast yesterday (Sat., Jan. 18, 2025), it was announced that former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) two-division champion…


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Two retired fighters will coach the next season of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF).

During the UFC 311 broadcast yesterday (Sat., Jan. 18, 2025), it was announced that former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) two-division champion Daniel Cormier and former three-time UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen will coach season 33 of TUF.

Check out the announcement below:

“It’s about time they put the real MVP in to lay the smackdown on [Chael Sonnen]. You’re going down,” Cormier told his opposing coach. “It’s Team Good Guy vs. Team Bad Guy, and the bad guys are going down.

Sonnen responded, “Daniel is going to find out the 51 guys before him that you don’t deal with a gangster.”

Unlike most other seasons, Sonnen and Cormier will not fight at the conclusion of the reality show, even though the retired Heavyweight jokingly said he offered to fight him.

Honestly, I don’t hate the decision to feature two retired fighters as coaches, even though the show has been lackluster for the past ten seasons.

Nevertheless, Season 33 of TUF debuts on ESPN+ later this year on Tues., May 27, 2025, and will feature Flyweights and Welterweights – with the winners getting a six-figure UFC contract.

Paddy Pimblett Reacts To Islam Makhachev’s Submission Of Renato Moicano: ‘You Tap That Quick? Go Asleep!’

UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett wasn’t impressed with the quick nature of Renato Moicano’s decision to tap to an Islam Makhachev choke on Saturday night. Moicano found himself competing with gold on the line for the first time this weekend, replacing the injured Arman Tsarukyan to challenge Makhachev on just 24 hours’ notice. Unfortunately for […]

UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett wasn’t impressed with the quick nature of Renato Moicano’s decision to tap to an Islam Makhachev choke on Saturday night.

Moicano found himself competing with gold on the line for the first time this weekend, replacing the injured Arman Tsarukyan to challenge Makhachev on just 24 hours’ notice.

Unfortunately for the Brazilian, it wasn’t to be a fairytale moment in Los Angeles. He was submitted inside the first round of the UFC 311 main event, marking the champ’s fourth consecutive title defense.

Among those tuning in for Makhachev’s latest defense was another 155lber frequently linked to a showdown with Moicano, the #13-ranked Pimblett.

“The Baddy” posted his reaction to the fight-ending sequence from the first PPV headliner of 2025. While he gave props to Moicano for stepping up on late notice, he berated the challenger for not ‘going out on his shield’.

“You f*cking tap that quick, Renato? Go asleep, lad. Go out on your shield,” Pimblett said following Makhachev’s submission. “I f*cking hate that. You’re in a f*cking choke. You’re not going to snap your neck. Go asleep.

“Second straight win by D’Arce choke. That was too easy. “It was like, ‘Yeah, give him the sub, lad.’ I thought that would put more of a fight than that,” Pimblett continued. “Credit to Renato for stepping up on 24 hours’ notice, but come on brother, you’re never going to get that opportunity again, at least go out on your shield and go to sleep.”

Before being initially booked to compete against Beneil Dariush at UFC 311, Moicano had been linked to a clash with the rising Pimblett in 2025.

With the Liverpool native yet to have his next assignment added to the calendar, perhaps talk will turn back toward that matchup following the setback to Moicano’s title hopes in California.

Khamzat Chimaev given title fight green light pre-UFC 312: ‘He gets the next shot’

Khamzat Chimaev given title fight assurance ahead of UFC 312: 'He gets the next shot'Unbeaten middleweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev will likely land himself in a title fight next after next month’s UFC 312…

Khamzat Chimaev given title fight assurance ahead of UFC 312: 'He gets the next shot'

Unbeaten middleweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev will likely land himself in a title fight next after next month’s UFC 312 headliner according to promotional boss, Dana White, with the Chechen likely to take on the victor of the rematch bout between Dricus du Plessis, and Sean Strickland.

Chimaev, who improved to number three in the official middleweight pile back in October at UFC 308, turned in another spectacular victory in the promotion, stopping former gold holder, Robert Whittaker with a devastating first round win.

Khamzat Chimaev's lip injury brutally mocked by UFC champion: 'This is heating up'

Matching with the Auckland-born favorite in a return to Abu Dhabi, undefeated star, Khamzat Chimaev turned in a first round face crank submission win over the ex-champion, landing his fourteenth straight victory in mixed martial arts competition.

And missing out on an immediate title affair next, Chimaev will lay in wait as the incumbent, du Plessis takes on former champion, Strickland at UFC 312 in a return to Sydney for the duo — rematching following their first matchup at the beginning of last year in Canada.

Sean Strickland closing as betting favorite to beat Dricus du Plessis at UFC 297 in Canada
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However, rubber-stamping his shot at gold in recent months, UFC boss, White confirmed overnight how Chimaev has likely already done enough to find himself in a title opportunity next with his win over Whittaker, edging toward a charge for the Chechnya native against the victor of du Plessis’ rematch with Strickland.

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Khamzat Chimaev set to fight for title after UFC 312 next month

“Yes, I think he (Khamzat Chimaev) probably gets the next shot,” Dana White confirmed when pressed on the middleweight division’s future ahead of Dricus du Plessis’ title fight with Sean Strickland at UFC 312 next month.

Making his return to action back in October, Chimaev’s submission win over Whittaker added to a prior controversial majority decision victory over former welterweight kingpin and prior pound-for-pound number one, Kamaru Usman two years ago on short-notice in an impromptu middleweight clash.

Arman Tsarukyan Has Surprising Reaction To Dana White Taking Away Title Shot After UFC 311 Withdrawal

It would seem that Arman Tsarukyan is no longer the number one contender at 155 pounds. Tsarukyan was gearing up last week for his first shot at championship glory on mixed martial arts’ biggest stage. Instead of that, however, he watched on as Islam Makhachev shared the cage with Renato Moicano at UFC 311. That […]

It would seem that Arman Tsarukyan is no longer the number one contender at 155 pounds.

Tsarukyan was gearing up last week for his first shot at championship glory on mixed martial arts’ biggest stage. Instead of that, however, he watched on as Islam Makhachev shared the cage with Renato Moicano at UFC 311.

That came about after the Armenian withdrew on weigh-in day after sustaining a back injury. Moicano was subsequently pulled from his main card clash with Beneil Dariush and handed a sudden title opportunity, which he was unable to capitalize on.

After quickly submitting the Brazilian by way of a D’Arce choke, Makhachev’s reign has reached a record-breaking four successful defenses. And when it comes to his attempt at a fifth, there’s some uncertainty over opposition.

During his press conference inside the Intuit Dome, UFC CEO Dana White announced that Tsarukyan would not be keeping his title shot following his injury dropout.

Interestingly, that decision has been supported by the man himself.

“I agree with @danawhite. Once my back heals, I’ll be ready to prove I’m the true #1 contender by taking on anyone they put in front of me!” Tsarukyan wrote on X.

Tsarukyan also identified a potential opponent, green-lighting a rematch with Charles Oliveira in a subsequent post.

After recording a second win over Michael Chandler last November, “Do Bronx” was expecting to face the winner of the original UFC 311 main event later this year.

But with the division appearing to be without a definitive next in line — assuming White’s remarks on Tsarukyan’s status prove true — perhaps the Brazilian will have the chance to avenge his UFC 300 setback to the Armenian.

Arman Tsarukyan Has Surprising Reaction To Dana White Taking Away Title Shot After UFC 311 Withdrawal

It would seem that Arman Tsarukyan is no longer the number one contender at 155 pounds. Tsarukyan was gearing up last week for his first shot at championship glory on mixed martial arts’ biggest stage. Instead of that, however, he watched on as Islam Makhachev shared the cage with Renato Moicano at UFC 311. That […]

It would seem that Arman Tsarukyan is no longer the number one contender at 155 pounds.

Tsarukyan was gearing up last week for his first shot at championship glory on mixed martial arts’ biggest stage. Instead of that, however, he watched on as Islam Makhachev shared the cage with Renato Moicano at UFC 311.

That came about after the Armenian withdrew on weigh-in day after sustaining a back injury. Moicano was subsequently pulled from his main card clash with Beneil Dariush and handed a sudden title opportunity, which he was unable to capitalize on.

After quickly submitting the Brazilian by way of a D’Arce choke, Makhachev’s reign has reached a record-breaking four successful defenses. And when it comes to his attempt at a fifth, there’s some uncertainty over opposition.

During his press conference inside the Intuit Dome, UFC CEO Dana White announced that Tsarukyan would not be keeping his title shot following his injury dropout.

Interestingly, that decision has been supported by the man himself.

“I agree with @danawhite. Once my back heals, I’ll be ready to prove I’m the true #1 contender by taking on anyone they put in front of me!” Tsarukyan wrote on X.

Tsarukyan also identified a potential opponent, green-lighting a rematch with Charles Oliveira in a subsequent post.

After recording a second win over Michael Chandler last November, “Do Bronx” was expecting to face the winner of the original UFC 311 main event later this year.

But with the division appearing to be without a definitive next in line — assuming White’s remarks on Tsarukyan’s status prove true — perhaps the Brazilian will have the chance to avenge his UFC 300 setback to the Armenian.