LOS ANGELES – As far as a possible trilogy with Arman Tsarukyan is concerned, you can count Islam Makhachev out. Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) will put his lightweight championship on the line in a rematch with Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) on Saturday at UFC 311 (pay-per-view, ESPNews/Disney+, ESPN+ ) from Intuit Dome. A victory would make Makhachev 2-0 against Tsarukyan after winning a unanimous decision in 2019 . While losing the belt could set up a trilogy depending on how the fight unfolds, nothing of the sort is on Makhachev’s mind heading into it
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