Arman Tsarukyan withdraws from bout vs Makhachev due to injury![]() January 18, 2025 - 12:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Arman Tsarukyan, a renowned MMA fighter, will not face Islam Makhachev for the UFC lightweight title on January 19 in Los Angeles. UFC President Dana White confirmed the news, citing a back injury Tsarukyan sustained during weight cuts, reported Sputnik Armenia. This rematch between Tsarukyan and Makhachev was set to headline the evening. Makhachev weighed in at 70.08 kg, while Tsarukyan missed the weigh-in due to the injury. Their first bout took place in April 2019 in St. Petersburg, won by Makhachev. Tsarukyan, 28, boasts an impressive record of 22 wins in 25 professional fights. ![]() ![]() Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |