UFC fighter Arman Tsarukyan explained why in a rematch with the promotion’s lightweight champion Islam Makhachev expects to win early.
The first number of the lightweight division, Arman Tsarukyan, will be able to fight against Makhachev in early 2025. The fighters previously met at a tournament in St. Petersburg in 2019. Tsarukyan, who made his debut in the UFC in this fight, lost to Makhachev by decision.
“I have improved in every aspect, I have become better at boxing and wrestling, I already feel the cage differently. After that fight, I’ve already had ten fights in the UFC and been in various situations. I already have enough experience. Whatever the situation, I will be as calm as possible.
— In what way do you think you are now stronger than Islam Makhachev?
— Motivation and hunger.
— Do you think Islam has lost that?
“He hasn’t lost it, but I don’t think he jumps out of bed in the morning like I do.”
—You say that Islam is vulnerable in the struggle.
– Yes, everyone can be won in a fight. I wouldn’t say wrestling is his strong point. He is good at mixing wrestling and striking. And he has a good fight. He is good at everything.
— You say that you would like to put an end to Islam.
– Yes, this is the best option, because I don’t understand how the referee judges. I still can’t figure out if they like me or not. Sometimes you see a fight where one person wins by one wicket, but they are not credited with the victory. To close all questions you need to win ahead of schedule.
— What should Russian fans do? After all, one of you will lose.
“It’s always good for Russia.” In any case, the belt will arrive either in Krasnodar or in Makhachkala. People just need to enjoy the great fight between two top fighters,” Tsarukyan said on the air of the show “Everyone for the match!” on .
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