Islam Makhachev Furious Response to Arman Tsarukyan Declining Lightweight Championship Match at UFC 302

Islam Makhachev against Arman Tsarukyan

At the press instructions following UFC 300, Dana White divulged the rebound of two unmistakable UFC competitors: ex-UFC champion Conor McGregor, scheduled to feature UFC 303 compensation for each view against Michael Chandler.

Islam Makhachev is Ready to Return

Islam Makhachev to Return

In the meantime, for UFC 302, ruling UFC lightweight top dog Islam Makhachev is set to return, facing Dustin Poirier in the headliner for the lightweight title. Makhachev initially had an alternate rival as a top priority for UFC 302; the UFC’s unique arrangement was for the victor of the Charles Oliveira versus Arman Tsarukyan session to challenge Makhachev.

Not Having Success Against Charles Oliveira

Be that as it may, notwithstanding arising triumphant against Oliveira at UFC 300, Tsarukyan turned down the open door, referring to the requirement for extra planning time following his new fight with Oliveira.

He communicated that the two-month time period for the title battle was lacking given the power of his earlier challenge.

During his appearance on MMA Hour, Arman revealed the reasoning behind his choice to turn down the amazing chance to battle Islam Makhachev at UFC 302.

Tracker Referencing June First

In the Wake of leaving Octagon

“In the wake of leaving the Octagon, Tracker quickly moved toward me and referenced June first for the session against Islam,” he described. “Considering that just seven weeks were remaining, I wanted a chance to recover appropriately and go through a full instructional course.

On the off chance that the battle had been booked for the finish of June, I would have acknowledged, as it would have permitted me at least 10 weeks: fourteen days for rest and two months for readiness,” he explained.

Islam Makhachev in a Meeting with NY Post Sports

Islam Makhachev With NY Sports

UFC Lightweight hero Islam Makhachev as of late imparted experiences during a meeting to NY Post Sports, covering different themes. Regarding Arman’s refusal of the battle offer for UFC 302, Islam remarked, “Arman’s choice doesn’t shock me.

Regardless of continually examining rematches, this denotes the third or fourth occasion where UFC gave him an amazing chance to confront me, just for him to decline.

After UFC 300, the UFC guaranteed me they’d organize an adversary, and I knew whether Arman arose successfully against Charles Oliveira, he wouldn’t acknowledge the battle. Subsequently, I expected his refusal.

Islam Makhachev’s Claim

“I’m not surprised Arman turned it down. Because this guy talked about rematches all his life, but this may be 3rd or 4th-time UFC gave him a chance to fight with me and he said no. The UFC told me ‘We give you an opponent after UFC 300’, I knew if Arman beat Charles Oliveira, he would never take this fight. That’s why I’m not surprised.” Islam Makhachev said in an interview with NY Sports

Interview with NY Sports

The recognized UFC Lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev, as of late participated in an exhaustive conversation with NY Post Sports. Investigating a variety of relevant subjects appropriate to his renowned lifetime and future undertakings inside the octagon.

During this canny trade, Makhachev gave experiences into different features of his excursion, including the captivating subject of Arman’s choice to repel the suggestion of a confrontation scheduled for the eagerly awaited UFC 302 occasion.

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