Russian-Armenian fighter Arman Tsarukyan must win against the Brazilian Charles Oliveira the ASA heavyweight champion told Evgeny Goncharov .
Tsarukyan will face Oliveira for the mandatory contender title in the lightweight title fight at UFC 300, which takes place April 13 in Las Vegas.
— In the fight between Oliveira and Tsarukyan, the odds are 50 to 50. We will support Tsarukyan, we wish him victory. I think he has everything to win. Much will depend on the state in which he enters the fight, both physically and mentally. But Tsarukyan is ready to win. I think he will still be able to win,” Goncharov told .
Tsarukyan, 27, has 21 wins and three losses. In his last fight in December, he eliminated American Beneil Dariush. Oliveira, 34, has 34 wins and 9 losses during his professional career. In his last fight in June 2023, he defeated Dariush by technical knockout. The UFC lightweight championship belt is held by Russia’s Islam Makhachev, who defeated Oliveira and Tsarukyan.
Watch live broadcasts of UFC tournaments on and Match! Fighter”.
Source : MatchTV
I am Ashley Ortiz and I am a professional journalist working for Athletistic. My specialty is in sports journalism, particularly boxing. I have written articles for some of the most renowned publications on the subject, and my work has been featured across both print and digital media platforms.