Stared between Islam makhachev e Arman Tsarukyan (Photo: Playback/YouTube)
Last Thursday night (16) marked the first face-to-face meeting between Islam makhachev e Arman Tsarukyan before the long-awaited rematch for the lightweight belt (up to 70,3 kg) in the main fight of the UFC 311, the first numbered event of 2025, this Saturday (18), in Los Angeles, United States.
After the official press conference, the champion and challenger took to the stage for the traditional staredown. The two engaged in an intense but respectful staredown, keeping their gaze fixed, practically without blinking or looking away for a few seconds before greeting each other. When it was time to pose for photos, there was another quick staredown between the rivals before Makhachev's belt arrived.
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Islam makhachev e Arman Tsarukyan They first faced each other in 2019, when the Armenian made his UFC debut. The duel ended in a unanimous decision victory for the Russian, who was already beginning to build an impressive streak of victories that culminated in winning the lightweight belt in 2022. In the rematch against the Armenian, the champion seeks to become the first fighter in history to defend the belt in the category four times.
With Islam makhachev e Arman Tsarukyan in the main fight, the UFC 311 has another title fight as co-main attraction. In the bantamweight division (up to 61,2 kg), Merab Dvalishvili defends the title against the undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov.
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