"You know, I was only 22 years old, it was my first fight in the UFC. I can't complain... But now I can't think about Makhachev, because I have to beat Charles Oliveira first. When I pass Oliveira, then we'll talk about Islam. I don't want to disrespect Charles, because he is one of the best in our division. I have to be focused on him," Tsarukyan told The Schmo.
Recall that in April 2019, Tsarukyan lost to Makhachev by unanimous decision of the judges.