Arman Tsarukyan hopes to fight for the UFC title whether or not Islam Makhachev is part of the equation. Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) was offered lightweight champion Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) just two months after beating Charles Oliveira at UFC 300 in April, but turned it down due to the short notice. Makhachev fought Dustin Poirier instead at UFC 302, submitting him in Round 5 . Tsarukyan is expected to run things back with Makhachev next, but with Makhachev sidelined due to a ligament injury in his hand , he may have to wait. The streaking contender was hoping to challenge Makhachev at UFC 308 on Oct.
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