UFC expert: Tsarukyan's victory over Oliveira in the rematch will make him a contender
- Frankie Edgar supports the rematch between Tsarukyan and Oliveira
- The fight may take place in September at UFC 331 in Los Angeles
- A victory for Tsarukyan will make him an undeniable contender
- Islam Makhachev also commented on the possible bout
American former UFC champion Frankie Edgar commented on the rumors about the upcoming fight between Russian Arman Tsarukyan and Brazilian veteran Charles Oliveira. Edgar shared his opinion on the podcast 'Bowks Talking Bouts', where he noted that a victory in such a match could finally establish Tsarukyan as a title contender.
According to current data, the rematch may take place in September at the UFC 331 event scheduled in Los Angeles, USA. This event has attracted attention from both fans and experts, considering that the first meeting of the fighters took place in October 2022 at UFC 280, where Oliveira won against Tsarukyan by unanimous decision.
The opinion of other UFC stars
Earlier, Islam Makhachev, the current UFC lightweight champion, also spoke about the possibility of a rematch. Makhachev supported the idea of a rematch, emphasizing that a fight between two young talents could be key in determining the next contender in the lightweight division.
Frankie Edgar emphasized that 'victory always resolves all questions.' In his opinion, if Tsarukyan gets the chance to step into the ring against Oliveira and wins, he will become an 'undisputed contender' for the title and strengthen his position in the UFC rankings.
Arman Tsarukyan, a 27-year-old fighter from Russia, is quickly rising through the weight rankings. After a series of victories in the UFC, he is already considered one of the most promising lightweights. His style combines grappling technique and powerful strikes, making him a dangerous opponent for any fighter.
Charles Oliveira, a 38-year-old Brazilian, is a former lightweight champion known for his versatility and high fighting pace. Despite his age, Oliveira continues to demonstrate a level that allows him to remain among the top fighters in the division.
In addition to the sports aspects, the media published a photo where Tsarukyan is 'having a calorie-rich lunch' on the hood of a new Porsche, which became additional conversational material ahead of a possible fight. This episode highlights the growing popularity of the fighter outside the octagon.
If the rematch does take place, it could become one of the most discussed fights of the year, and Tsarukyan's victory, according to experts, would eliminate any doubts about his readiness to challenge the current champion.
Source: Championat
