AMC Fight Nights Champion Dmitry Bikrev told he would like to watch another fight Arman Tsarukyan before his meeting with the UFC lightweight belt holder Islam Makhachev .
At the UFC tournament in Austin this weekend, Tsarukyan knocked out Beneil Dariush from the second minute, with whom UFC champion Islam Makhachev could previously meet. Makhachev currently holds the championship belt, having made two defenses in 2023 against Alex Volkanovski. Tsarukyan lost to Makhachev in his UFC debut in 2019, but went on to win eight out of nine fights. Brazilian Charles Oliveira (first place in the lightweight rankings), whom the Russian beat ahead of schedule in October 2022, is considered Makhachev’s next opponent.
“I knew Armand would win, but so quickly and with such style.” It’s very cool. I predicted that Tsarukyan could win by technical knockout… I am very happy for Arman, I supported him with all my heart. Rematch with Makhachev? I would like to see another Armand fight before then. For example, something like Tsarukyan – Oliveira. And only then the fight for the title. Even if such a confrontation is organized immediately (Tsarukyan – Makhachev), it takes place. It’s good. This is a fight I will definitely watch. I’m sure this fight won’t be boring. I only want Arman to continue to accelerate and not deviate from his goal,” Bikrev told .
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