Rival reveals he's rooting for Charles Oliveira against Holloway and expresses desire for a rematch against the Brazilian in the UFC.

After a controversial victory, Arman Tsarukyan admits he hopes for a win by the former champion at UFC 326 to have another chance to prove his superiority in the octagon.

Gabriel Reis

09/02/2026 | 12:08

Charles of the Bronx celebrates the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

Arman Tsarukyan wants to reaffirm its superiority over Charles of the Bronx. After beat the Brazilian by split decision in UFC 300In 2024, the Armenian's merits were questioned, and therefore he hopes that the 'blurred Lion' will overcome... Max Holloway at UFC 326, hoping to have another opportunity to definitively demonstrate that he is superior to the former lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg).

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In a video posted on Telegram, Tsarukyan analyzed Oliveira's inconsistency, highlighting that the Brazilian alternates between poor and high-level performances, but still believes in his victory against Holloway. The Armenian also emphasized the rivalry between them, arguing that he won the match convincingly, despite the official result indicating a split decision.

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“Sometimes Oliveira fights very badly, but other times it’s something surreal. Still, I bet he wins. I hope Oliveira wins, we have a history. People say I won by split decision, but I think I won convincingly. I won every round,” said Tsarukyan.

Arman also stated that he needs a rematch to finish the fight. Charles of the Bronx and to dispel any doubt about his true potential, according to him he already saw himself at a higher level even two years ago, when the first clash occurred.

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“I need to finish it and show people that that victory wasn’t an accident. Even two years ago, I was already a level above him,” concluded the Armenian.

Remember Charles do Bronx's defeat against Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300

A. Tsarukyan in victory over Charles do Bronx at UFC 300. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc

A. Tsarukyan in victory over Charles of the Bronx No. UFC 300. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc

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The night of Charles of the Bronx No. UFC 300 It was marked by a bitter taste. The Brazilian, who was seeking to resume his upward trajectory and get closer to another chance at the lightweight title (up to 70,3kg), found a very tough opponent in Arman Tsarukyan and ended up suffering a split decision defeat after nearly finishing in the first round.

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