Arman Tsarukyan vs Charles Oliveira — Fight recap

Arman Tsarukyan defeated Charles Oliveira via split decision after three rounds on April 13, 2024, in a lightweight showdown that saw the Armenian striker control the majority of the contest. Tsarukyan landed 49 significant strikes at 59% accuracy while securing 8:41 of control time, establishing his jab and straight hand with consistency throughout the fight.

He also mixed in wrestling effectively, landing 2 of 4 takedown attempts and maintaining top position when needed. Oliveira, the former champion, struggled to find his rhythm offensively, connecting on just 19 of 37 significant strikes at 51% accuracy and recording zero takedowns despite four submission attempts that failed to materially threaten Tsarukyan.

The split decision verdict underscored the competitive nature of the middle rounds, but Tsarukyan's superior striking volume and positional control secured the win. The victory positions Tsarukyan as a legitimate title contender while raising questions about Oliveira's path forward at 135 pounds.