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Charles Oliveira to Face Arman Tsarukyan in No. 1 Contender Bout at UFC 300

Ex-lightweight champion Charles Oliveira will square off against Arman Tsarukyan in a title eliminator bout at UFC 300.

UFC CEO Dana White announced the booking on Sunday night. The winner of the 155-pound contest will be next in line to face Islam Makhachev, who White revealed is recovering from an injury. UFC 300 takes place on April 13 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and also includes a light heavyweight showdown pitting Jiri Prochazka against Aleksandar Rakic and a featherweight scrap between Aljamain Sterling and Calvin Kattar.