Charles Oliveira TKOs Beneil Dariush, Sets Up Potential Rematch with Islam Makhachev

 

In a thrilling main event at UFC 289, Charles Oliveira defeated Beneil Dariush by TKO in the third round. The fight was a back-and-forth affair, with both fighters landing heavy shots. Oliveira ultimately prevailed, winning by scores of 30-27, 30-27, and 29-28 from the judges.

  

With this win, Oliveira improves his record to 23-1-0 (19 KOs). He is now the No. 1 ranked lightweight contender, and he is likely to get a title shot against the current champion, Islam Makhachev.

 

 

Makhachev is currently on a 10-fight winning streak, and he is considered to be the next big thing in the lightweight division. A fight between Oliveira and Makhachev would be a huge fight for the UFC, and it would be a great way to crown a new lightweight champion.

 

Here are some other notable results from UFC 289:

 

• Chris Curtis defeated Nassourdine Imavov by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). Curtis, who is known for his knockout power, was able to use his wrestling to control the fight and win a decision.  

• Eliezer dos Santos defeated Jack Hermansson by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). Dos Santos, who is known for his striking, was able to land more significant strikes than Hermansson and win a decision. 

• Hakeem Dawodu defeated Michael Trizano by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). Dawodu, who is known for his striking, was able to land more significant strikes than Trizano and win a decision. 

• Umar Nurmagomedov submitted Brian Kelleher with a rear-naked choke at 2:14 of the first round. Nurmagomedov, who is the cousin of former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, was able to secure a rear-naked choke and force Kelleher to tap out. 

• Rodolfo Viera defeated Chris Gutiérrez by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). Viera, who is known for his wrestling, was able to control the fight and win a decision.

UFC 289 was a successful event with several exciting fights. Oliveira and Makhachev both put on dominant performances to set up potential title fights, while Aldana and Holloway put on an electrifying show in their co-main event clash. Fans eagerly await the next chapter in these fighters' journeys as they look to bounce back and reclaim victory in their future bouts.