ABU DHABI – Arman Tsarukyan thinks the UFC light-weight division is trending towards a championship rematch between himself and Charles Oliveira in 2025.
Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) expects to say the 155-pound belt from Islam Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) throughout their anticipated assembly in January or February of subsequent 12 months. Earlier than that occurs, although, Oliveira (34-10 MMA, 22-10 UFC) may have a rematch of his personal with Michael Chandler (23-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC) at UFC 309 on Nov. 16 at Madison Sq. Backyard in New York.
There was no love misplaced between Tsarukyan and Chandler in latest months. Tsarukyan was one of many harshest critics of Chandler ready practically two years for a Conor McGregor battle to materialize, and Chandler has clapped again on a number of events.
Chandler claims his battle towards Oliveira is a title eliminator and the winner will get whoever emerges with the belt between Tsarukyan and Makhachev. There’s potential for a enjoyable construct for a Tsarukyan vs. Chandler battle, however the present high contender simply doesn’t see it taking place.
“Michael Chandler goes to lose for certain,” Tsarukyan instructed MMA Junkie. “He’s the No. 1 simple battle for Charles Oliveira. He’s going to choke him out or knock him out. He’s simple cash for Oliveira, so I’m so glad for him.”
Tsarukyan mentioned if each he and Oliveira get the job performed, they’d run it again. Their first assembly occurred at UFC 300 in April with Tsarukyan taking a break up resolution. He thinks the UFC brass would haven’t any downside operating it again.
“After the battle Oliveira goes to be the following after me,” Tsarukyan mentioned. “I’m going to battle with Islam after which after that battle he’s for certain going to battle for the title. He has a giant title, he was the champion and UFC loves him.”
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