Arman Tsarukyan defends Islam Makhachev, says Jack Della Maddalena is tougher than Ilia Topuria

Arman Tsarukyan defends Islam Makhachev, says Jack Della Maddalena is tougher than Ilia Topuria

Arman Tsarukyan has been inactive for over a year, as he last competed in April 2024 when he defeated Charles Oliveira via split decision at UFC 300.

Arman Tsarukyan Rejects Claims of Islam Makhachev Dodging Ilia Topuria, Predicts Victory Over Jack Della Maddalena

UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan addressed rumors that former lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is avoiding former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria. Speaking after a grappling event in Russia, Tsarukyan highlighted Makhachev’s wrestling advantage in a potential welterweight fight against champion Jack Della Maddalena, while lauding Della Maddalena’s striking skills. His comments affirm Makhachev’s willingness to face ...

UFC 317: Charles Oliveira vs Ilia Topuria Analysis

On June 28th, 2025, at UFC 317 from the T Mobile arena, in Las Vegas, Nevada. We will be spectators to an exceptional event taking place between all the fighters on the card. UFC 317 is highlighted by Ilia Topuria’s recent commitment to the lightweight division, and he will be taking on the former lightweight champion Charles “Do Bronx” Oliveira for Islam Makhachev’s vacant belt.   Islam Makhachev is speculated to face off against Jack Della Mad…

Arman Tsarukyan Cites Welterweight Title Fight As A Much Harder Challenge For Islam Makhachev Than Ilia Topuria

Ilia Topuria (Photo by Gary A. Vasquez/Imagn Images), Arman Tsarukyan (Photo by Dustin Safranek//Imagn Images) and Islam Makhachev (Photo by Joe Camporeale/Imagn Images) Arman Tsarukyan might not have found his opponent yet, but he shares some interesting observations. While it is now certain that Islam Makhachev will face Jack Della Maddalena, there have been many talks regarding the same. Needless to say, most of them have been criticized. Apa…