Makhachev: "A rematch with Tsarukyan is inevitable"

UFC lightweight champion Dagestan Islam Makhachev expressed confidence that sooner or later he will once again meet Armenian Arman Tsarukyan in the octagon.

Makhachev defeated Tsarukyan by unanimous decision of the judges in ...

In April 2019, Makhachev defeated Tsarukyan by unanimous decision of the judges.

"Tsarukyan is separated from a title fight by a maximum of two fights, so our rematch is inevitable. Let's give him a rematch. I have fought in Abu Dhabi many times. I'd like to fight at Madison Square Garden. All fighters dream about it. Legendary arena", - said Makhachev in an interview with UFC Eurasia.

Recall that on the night of April 14 Tsarukyan will have to hold a fight with Charles Oliveira. The meeting will be held as part of the UFC 300 anniversary tournament, which will be held in Las Vegas, USA.