After a fast victory at UFC 289, Charles Oliveira demands a rematch with Islam Makhachev, saying, “It was like a movie”

Beneil Dariush was easily dispatched by Charles Oliveira in the co-main event of UFC 289 on Saturday night in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. This victory put Oliveira back in the running for the UFC lightweight title.

In his post-fight interview with UFC colour commentator Daniel Cormier, “Do Bronx” made reference to a forthcoming pay-per-view event in Abu Dhabi and stated that he would be willing to travel to an enemy country to face champion Islam Makhachev once more. At the presser following UFC 289, he reiterated that.

When asked if he wants to rematch the opponent that defeated him by second-round submission for a vacant championship this past October, Oliveira replied, “I want to be champion.” “Who is the victor? Is the belt on him? Is that it? Let’s leave.

In response to a question from reporters on Saturday on who would face Makhachev next, UFC President Dana White said the following about Makhachev vs. Oliveira 2: “Let’s not joke around. I’m eager to see that fight again since it makes logic and should take place.

Since October, former UFC champion Oliveira has said he hasn’t seen his defeat to Makhachev and doesn’t intend to since, in his words, he “wasn’t there” that night. Oliveira holds the UFC record for the most finishes and submits.

Now that he’s back in the winner’s circle, “do Bronx” declared on Saturday that if he gets another fight with the Russian fighter inside the cage, he won’t overthink his approach.

The Chute Boxe competitor exclaimed that he was “back on the winning path” and added, in reference to his 20th victory under the UFC banner, “I only need one round; when my hand lands, things happen.”

Prior to UFC 289, Oliveira was 0-4 on Canadian soil; with his victory on Saturday, he ended that streak in an absolutely devastating way. This made Saturday’s victory all the more crucial for Oliveira.

When describing his dramatic in-cage celebration, Oliveira remarked, “It was like a movie in my head.” “Most of my defeats occurred here, and I felt like I was in a community, like I was in Brazil, when I could come here and receive a standing ovation from the audience. These are things that we will always remember.

“I attempted to keep my emotions in check during my walkout, but I ended up crying. After taking a big breath, I returned to the winnings and succeeded there. I’ll never forget receiving a standing ovation after everything that was stated. I’m from Brazil, and I know I have supporters all around the world, but coming to Canada, where I had never won before, and seeing that kind of support, is something I’ll never forget.