Arman Tsarukyan is set to headline Ufc 331 on September 19 in Los Angeles, with a reported rematch against Charles Oliveira shaping up as the main event. It is a significant assignment for Tsarukyan, who now finds himself back in a high-profile spot after beating Oliveira at UFC 300.
The first meeting came in April 2024, when Tsarukyan defeated Oliveira by split decision at UFC 300. That result gave Tsarukyan the edge in a tight contest, and it also created the foundation for a return fight that now appears to be moving toward the top of the UFC 331 card.
Why the rematch matters
This is not just a repeat pairing. Tsarukyan is said to be targeting two title fights before the end of the year, with the Oliveira bout first and a possible lightweight title fight after that. That makes the September 19 card far more than a standalone rematch.
From Oliveira's point of view, the chance to run it back is obvious. From Tsarukyan's side, this is about proving the first win was not a one-off and that he belongs in the conversation for bigger opportunities later in the year.
What happened after UFC 300
Tsarukyan's rise has not been completely straightforward. After UFC 300, he was suspended and fined $25,000 for a physical altercation with a fan during his ring walk. That adds an extra layer of attention to his return to another major stage.
Even so, the focus now is on the fight itself. If the reported matchup holds, UFC 331 in Los Angeles will give Tsarukyan another chance to make a statement against one of the division's biggest names, while Oliveira gets immediate opportunity to answer the setback from April 2024.
With the card set for September 19, the key question is simple: can Tsarukyan repeat the result, or can Oliveira force a different outcome this time? Either way, the rematch has the feel of a bout that could shape what comes next for both men.
