Dustin Poirier highlights wardrobe issue in Oliveira's loss to Tsarukyan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 12:05 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Dustin Poirier claims a wardrobe malfunction contributed to Charles Oliveira's defeat against Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300 on April 13, 2024. According to Poirier, Oliveira secured a tight guillotine but Tsarukyan escaped due to slipping shorts, which altered the fight's outcome. As discussions continue over the controversial split decision, Oliveira is expected to have a rematch with Tsarukyan at UFC 331 on September 19, 2026. Both fighters have remained active in the octagon since their first bout, with Oliveira going 3-1 in his following four fights and Tsarukyan winning once more.
- •Poirier asserts shorts malfunction helped Tsarukyan escape guillotine.
- •Oliveira vs. Tsarukyan rematch is reportedly set for UFC 331.
- •Oliveira has fought four times since UFC 300, achieving a 3-1 record.
- •Tsarukyan won once since their first fight, defeating Dan Hooker.
- 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Dustin Poirier insists wardrobe malfunction cost Charles Oliveira a win over Arman Tsarukyan
"The UFC still hasn’t officially announced the main or co-main event for UFC 331 on September 19th in Los Angeles, but reliable reports have Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan set to fight for the second time on the card. Oliveira and Tsarukyan fought for the first time at UFC 300, which saw Tsarukyan take a […]
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