In the UFC championship sphere, few storylines are as intriguing as the ongoing tension between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria. These two champions from different weight classes have been ...
The two first fought at UFC Fight Night 149 in April 2019. Makhachev defeated Tsarukyan via unanimous decision and the bout earned 'Fight of the Night' honors. It was Tsarukyan's promotional debut.