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Makhachev was originally scheduled to fight No.1 contender Arman Tsarukyan in a highly-anticipated rematch between the lightweight division’s most dominant and feared grapplers. However ...

However, just hours before the event, organisers were hitting the panic button as Islam Makhachev’s lightweight rival Arman Tsarukyan failed to show up for the weigh-in. Rumours soon spread ...

Here’s how to ensure you don’t miss any of the action. The Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan main card consists of five fights and will begin at 10 p.m. ET. The main event between Makhachev ...

Moicano stepped up on late notice when original opponent Arman Tsarukyan was forced to withdraw with a back injury on Friday. Makhachev, who has held the title since October 2022, is going for his ...

LOS ANGELES – Arman Tsarukyan is understandably devastated after having to withdraw from his first UFC championship fight. “I regret to inform everyone that the news is that I had to pull out of UFC ...

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Weigh-in day at UFC 311 produced a major twist, with Armenian contender Arman Tsarukyan sensationally ruled out of his lightweight title fight with champion Islam Makhachev on Saturday night.

Days before being forced out of the main event of UFC 311, Arman Tsarukyan admitted to a pal that he is not ‘100 percent in’ on MMA. For most fighters at any level, the chance to compete for a ...