Top MMA fighter and PARI ambassador Arman Tsarukyan said he would be willing to accept a fight against UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on October 21.
Arman Tsarukyan exclusively for Telecom Asia Sport
If I get an offer to fight Makhachev in Abu Dhabi, I will accept the challenge. Of course, Islam has become stronger compared to our first fight. Will Eduard Vartanyan help me in this case? He is right-handed, and I need left-handed fighters in the camp.
Recall, the first fight between Tsarukyan and Makhachev took place on April 20, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 149 in St. Petersburg. Islam won by unanimous decision of the judges. After that, Tsarukyan had eight more fights in the league, with seven of them.
He last fought on June 18, 2023 as part of the UFC on ESPN 47 show. Back then, he defeated Joaquim Silva by technical knockout in the third round. In total, Arman has 20 wins and three losses in MMA. Makhachev has 24 wins and one loss.
