Michael Chandler disagrees with Arman Tsarukyan turning down Islam Makhachev on short notice. Tsarukyan defeated Charles Oliveira this past Saturday at UFC 300 to cement himself as No. 1 contender. He was immediately offered a title fight against lightweight champion Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) for UFC 302 on June 1, but Tsarukyan declined due to not having enough time to prepare. Chandler thinks Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) made a mistake that could cost him down the line. “Arman just went out there and beat Oliveira, sounds like he’s going to be No.
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