UFC lightweight ranking No. 1, Armenian fighter Arman Tsarukyan discussed a potential trilogy with division champion, Russian Islam Makhachev.
The rematch between Makhachev and Tsarukyan is scheduled for January 19 in Los Angeles, USA, as the main event of UFC 311.
Arman Tsarukyan in an interview with Ariel Helwani
Do I think there’s going to be an immediate rematch? A trilogy? No. It's going to be Ramadan and I want to fight as soon as possible. In May would be great. Because I gotta make money after [I get the] belt, I'm going to make money. Three fights [in 2025] would be great.
For reference, the first fight between Makhachev and Tsarukyan took place in April 2019 at UFC Fight Night 149, where Islam won by unanimous decision. Makhachev has a record of 26 wins and one loss, while Tsarukyan holds a record of 22 wins and three losses.
