A. Tsarukyan is currently ranked first in the lightweight division. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Current first place in the lightweight rankings (up to 70,3kg.) Arman Tsarukyan expects nothing more than a title shot in his next appearance. aware that Islam makhachev flirting with the idea of moving up to welterweight (up to 77,1kg), the Armenian assured that he doesn't care about a rematch but rather about becoming champion when he steps into the octagon again.
“I have a verbal agreement that I will fight for the title. I don't know if he (Islam makhachev) was informed of this, but the UFC told me I'm next in line. To be honest, I don't care if he moves up a category, just give me the interim title or leave the belt vacant, because I'll be fighting for it. It’s not about fighting Islam, I just need to become a champion”, declared Tsarukyan in an interview with 'Sport24'.
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As he continued his speech, the athlete highlighted the current scenario regarding the penalty applied after attacking a fan during the walk to the Octagon in the UFC 300.
“I'm going to record that (anti-bullying) video at the beginning of August and my suspension will end on September 13th. I just need to make these videos. I hope to fight at the end of October or beginning of November. I have to do this and it doesn't bother me. It will only do good for my career,” she concluded.
Islam makhachev in face with Arman Tsarukyan. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Scheduled to take place on October 26th, the UFC 308 There is no defined main fight yet. The expectation is that Arman and Islam will have a rematch in a fight for the lightweight title. On the first occasion, in 2019, the Russian defeated his rival in a unanimous decision by the judges.
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