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Arman Tsarukyan Still Not Over Islam Makhachev Rematch Fumble: “I’ll Be Waiting”

The lightweight division experienced a dramatic shift after Islam Makhachev vacated his title to pursue opportunities in the welterweight division. Ilia Topuria capitalized on the opening and defeated former champion Charles Oliveira in dominant fashion to ...

UFC 322: Why Islam Makhachev's early UFC loss set him on the path to become a potential two-division champ

Makhachev (27-1) will look to become the 11th two-division champion in UFC history when he challenges welterweight titleholder Jack Della Maddalena (18-2) inside New York's Madison Square Garden. With a win, the 34-year-old would also tie Hall of Famer Anderson Silva for the most consecutive wins in UFC history with 16.
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Islam Makhachev Believes Arman Tsarukyan Should Get Next UFC Title Shot

Islam Makhachev believes Arman Tsarukyan is the most deserving lightweight contender. | Getty/UFC Islam Makhachev considers former foe Arman Tsarukyan the most deserving lightweight title contender. Tsarukyan should have ideally fought for the lightweight ...

Inside Arman Tsarukyan’s remarkable training routine ahead of his octagon comeback

Arman Tsarukyan was originally scheduled to fight in January 2025 but failed to appear for the weigh-in.  The Armenian lightweight was set to face Islam
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Islam Makhachev Claims Ilia Topuria Is Avoiding Arman Tsarukyan Fight

The UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria is very selective of his opponents; if a fight is not his worth, he won’t shy away from dismissing it. Arman Tsarukyan happens to be one of the contenders who does not fall well into Topuria’s radar, because of ...
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Islam Makhachev Accuses Ilia Topuria of Ducking Toughest Rival Arman Tsarukyan

Tsarukyan was originally scheduled to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 311, but withdrew due to a sudden back injury. Following that, UFC CEO Dana White punished the Armenian fighter, insisting he must earn his title fight with at least one more win. Since then, Tsarukyan has persistently called out Topuria, doing everything possible to provoke the reigning lightweight champion into responding.

The only defeat of Islam Makhachev 10 years ago that could have changed the history of his career

Islam Makhachev is one of the most dominant fighters on the planet: lightweight champion, number two pound-for-pound and heir to the Dagestani legacy that began with Khabib Nurmago
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Arman Tsarukyan Vows To Defend Lightweight Title Often, Targets Islam Makhachev At 155

There is no doubt that Arman Tsarukyan is one of the toughest opponents in the UFC’s lightweight division. His wrestling and overall fighting skills give him an edge over many other fighters in the weight class. After successfully defeating legends like ...
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‘It’s no secret’… Islam Makhachev accuses Ilia Topuria of ducking contender Khabib Nurmagomedov is sure will beat him

Islam Makhachev has once more hit out at bitter rival Ilia Topuria, blasting him for intentionally avoiding one of the biggest threats to his lightweight run. Booking his own return to action in November, former pound-for-pound number one Islam Makhachev ...
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