Charles Oliveira made a thunderous return to winning ways in the co-main event of UFC 289 against Beneil Dariush. Oliveira took just four minutes and ten seconds of the very first round to finish No.4 ranked contender Dariush.The No.1 contender further cemented his place as the foremost challenger to Islam Makhachev's lightweight title by beating the only remaining fighter from the top five contenders in the division.Fellow UFC athletes and mixed martial artists reacted to Oliveira's win. Bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling wrote:"Gutted for Dariush. Should’ve had a title shot already. But congrats on a HUGE statement from Oliveira! He is a bonafide finisher!"Aljamain Sterling@funkmasterMMAGutted for Dariush. Should’ve had a title shot already. But congrats on a HUGE statement from Oliveira! He is a bonafide finisher! #UFC289222897Gutted for Dariush. Should’ve had a title shot already. But congrats on a HUGE statement from Oliveira! He is a bonafide finisher! #UFC289"And just like that, Oliveira is back!! Huge statement and surely earns his rematch against Islam"Megan Anderson@MeganAndersonAnd just like that, Oliveira is back!! Huge statement and surely earns his rematch against Islam#UFC28914610And just like that, Oliveira is back!! Huge statement and surely earns his rematch against Islam#UFC289"What an amazing performance and exactly how you bounce back from a tough loss. Charles is an inspiration to all fighters out there."Anthony Smith@lionheartasmithWhat an amazing performance and exactly how you bounce back from a tough loss. Charles is an inspiration to all fighters out there. #UFC28953138What an amazing performance and exactly how you bounce back from a tough loss. Charles is an inspiration to all fighters out there. #UFC289Henry Cejudo@HenryCejudoCongrats to Charles. If he could work on getting up sooner (like Aldo ) he would be really hard to beat. Islam is another animal on top. Doesn’t play the jits game and active on top. #ufc288161350Congrats to Charles. If he could work on getting up sooner (like Aldo ) he would be really hard to beat. Islam is another animal on top. Doesn’t play the jits game and active on top. #ufc288Michael Chiesa@MikeMav22Charles Oliveira is in the top 3 for greatest lightweight fighter of all time and he has plenty of tread left on his tires……#UFC28990855Charles Oliveira is in the top 3 for greatest lightweight fighter of all time and he has plenty of tread left on his tires……#UFC289Joe Joe Giannetti 💀@GiannettimmaCHARLES OLIVEIRA!!! WHAT A FIGHT! #UFC289103CHARLES OLIVEIRA!!! WHAT A FIGHT! #UFC289Oliveira's power was also praised."Man Charles got bricks in his hands"Belal Muhammad@bullyb170Man Charles got bricks in his hands80466Man Charles got bricks in his handsBilly Quarantillo@BillyQMMACharles Oliviera throws bombs624Charles Oliviera throws bombsLando Vannata@GroovyLando @CharlesDoBronxs is nice with it. Damn.8😮 @CharlesDoBronxs is nice with it. Damn.Other fighters weighed in on Oliveira's challenger status in the lightweight division."Wow Charles beat all top5 porra"C H🖕🏽T O🇪🇨V E R A@chitoveraUFCWow Charles beat all top5 porra 🏾151798Wow Charles beat all top5 porra 👏🏾"amazing win for Charles Oliveira but i truly think style wise Beneil Dariush has a better chance against Islam Makhachev."Dillon Danis@dillondanisamazing win for Charles Oliveira but i truly think style wise BeneilDariush has a better chance against Islam Makhachev.35915amazing win for Charles Oliveira but i truly think style wise BeneilDariush has a better chance against Islam Makhachev.Derek Brunson@DerekBrunsonCHARLES OLIVEIRA as the underdog here was too crazy #UFC2891204CHARLES OLIVEIRA as the underdog here was too crazy 💯 #UFC289Beneil Dariush was also offered words of support and encouragement."Head up Benny you the man"C H🖕🏽T O🇪🇨V E R A@chitoveraUFCHead up Benny you the man37834Head up Benny you the manOliveira's post-fight octagon interview included a call-out to the champion and his sentiments were reaffirmed on Twitter:"I agree with Charles. He’s the champ. Islam and du Bronx that needs to be next"malki kawa@malkikawaI agree with Charles. He’s the champ. Islam and du Bronx that needs to be next191I agree with Charles. He’s the champ. Islam and du Bronx that needs to be next"Charles speaks English now"Belal Muhammad@bullyb170Charles speaks English now 40917Charles speaks English now 😂😂Fans and journalists were also in awe of the former champion's performance.Tyler@TYLER_Bailey3Charles Oliveira better win fight of the night and knockout of the night1Charles Oliveira better win fight of the night and knockout of the nightV@vnplolcharles oliveira is that guycharles oliveira is that guy"Do Bronx! The contender killer! Big performance on the big stage."Hyon Ko@KoreanJohn_Do Bronx! The contender killer! Big performance on the big stage. #UFC289121Do Bronx! The contender killer! Big performance on the big stage. #UFC289Ariel Helwani@arielhelwaniOh my word.Charles Oliveira KOs Beneil Dariush. First round. What a comeback win for Do Bronx.9794703Oh my word.Charles Oliveira KOs Beneil Dariush. First round. What a comeback win for Do Bronx.Luke Thomas🏋️‍♀️@lthomasnewsDamn. Pretty triumphant performance for Oliveira. What a stoppage. Another crazy good name to his resume.81057Damn. Pretty triumphant performance for Oliveira. What a stoppage. Another crazy good name to his resume.Luke Thomas🏋️‍♀️@lthomasnewsDamn. Pretty triumphant performance for Oliveira. What a stoppage. Another crazy good name to his resume.81057Damn. Pretty triumphant performance for Oliveira. What a stoppage. Another crazy good name to his resume.Charles Oliveira vs. Beneil Dariush: Islam Makhachev responds to 'do Bronx' declaring himself championCharles Oliveira followed up his incredible win with an octagon interview to match it; by speaking in English for the first time.Oliveira declared himself the champion and thanked the fans for their support:“Hello Vancouver! Hello Canada! I thank [you] so much, I thank [you] for support. Hey, Charles Oliveira! The champion has a name, Charles Oliveira brother!”Check out his interview below:Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev reacted on Twitter by congratulating 'do Bronx' but maintained that he was still the top dog in the lightweight division.He wrote:"Congrats Charles. But still there’s levels in this game [smiling face with sunglasses emoji]"Check out his tweet below:Makhachev Islam@MAKHACHEVMMACongrats Charles. But still there’s levels in this game 159491788Congrats Charles. But still there’s levels in this game 😎