Tsarukyan explained why he wants to finish Makhacheva in the fight for the UFC title – Boxing/MMA

Fighter UFC Arman Tsarukyan explained why in a rematch with the promotion's lightweight champion Islam Makhachev expects to win an early victory, Sports.kz reports with reference to Match TV.

The first number in the lightweight division rating, Arman Tsarukyan, can fight against Makhachev at the beginning of 2025. The fighters previously met at a tournament in St. Petersburg in 2019. Tsarukyan, who made his UFC debut in that fight, lost to Makhachev by decision.

“I have improved in all aspects, I have become better at boxing and wrestling, I already feel the cage differently. After that fight, I already had ten fights in the UFC, and was in various scrapes. I already have enough experience. Regardless of 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 that Islam is…