Arman Tsarukyan named his opponent after Islam Makhachev – Boxing/MMA

In case of victory over the current champion UFC lightweight, Islam Makhachev, Arman Tsarukyan I would like to make my first title defense against the Brazilian Charles Oliveiraover whom he prevailed in the candidate’s match, Sports.kz reports with reference to Fighttime.ru.

“Charles Oliveira is one of the best in our division,” the Russian fighter said in an interview with TNT Sports. “I feel like Islam, Charles Oliveira, and I are the three best lightweights in the world. Charles beat everyone else in the top 15.”

“I also beat everyone, including Charles, and Islam is the champion, the best fighter regardless of weight. When I become champion I would like to fight Charles because our fight was quite close, a lot of people think so and I would like it…