Live results: Arman Tsarukyan won SD-3 over Charles Oliveira (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
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UFC 300 takes place live from the T-Mobile Arena Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, April 13. Live coverage of the main event starts at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+PPV. The card features a lightweight clash between Charles Oliveira and Arman Tsarukyan.
Oliveira (34-9) owns the most submission wins in UFC history with 17, the former lightweight champion has won four of his last five fights. “Do Bronx” defeated Beneil Daruish in the first round via punches at UFC 289 in his last octagon appearance.
Tsarukyan (21-3) looks to take another step forward in the lightweight division. He’ll also look to extend his fight win streak to four. He also beat Beneil Dariush in his last fight by way of first round KO. Prior to that Tsarukyan picked up wins over Joaquim Silva and Damir Ismagulov.
Tsarukyan is favored to win in this bout with -218 odds at DraftKings Sportsbook. Oliveira is the underdog with +180 odds to win. The favored method of victory is Tsarukyan to win by KO (+130).
We’ll be providing live updates throughout the fight with round-by-round scoring until a winner is determined.
Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan round-by-round results
Round 1 — Oliveira 10-9
Early guillotine attempt from “Do Bronx” but Tsarukyan avoids it. Now Tsarukyan takes it to the ground. Oliveira slithering away, attempting to get up. He kicks Tsarukyan and the referee calls a stop to the fight momentarily. An official time out has been called and Tsarukyan passes the doctor’s examination. Fight resumes with Tsarukyan back in position. Ground and pound from Tsarukyan, lands a couple elbows. Oliveira switches over and the round ends with both on their feet.
Round 2 — Tsarukyan 10-9 (19-19)
Nice right hand from Oliveira that Tsarukyan eats. Tsarukyan shoots for a takedown and Oliveira recovers. Another successful takedown for Tsarukyan, now in clear position. Big elbows from Tsarukyan and Oliveira now bleeding from his right eye.
Round 3 — Tsarukyan 10-9 (Tsarukyan 29-28)
Early exchanges before another clench effort from Tsarukyan. This one is up for grabs. Left kick to the body from Oliveira. Tsarukyan with another takedown. Tsarukyan in full control. Oliveira avoiding a submission attempt. Oliveira on his feet and now in guillotine position! Tsarukyan survives! Close call and to the cards we go.