After a close first encounter in 2019, Islam Makhachev and Volkanovski are set to face off again. Makhachev believes he has overcome his initial underestimation of Tsarukyan and is confident in his ability to finish the fight this time.
Makhachev and Tsarukyan are set to clash again on January 18th at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. Their first encounter in 2019 saw Makhachev emerge victorious via unanimous decision. While some consider that fight Makhachev 's toughest, he believes his title defense against Volkanovski was more challenging. Makhachev acknowledges Tsarukyan 's impressive takedown defense in their first meeting, which he attributes to underestimating his opponent due to short notice.
Makhachev claims he now knows Tsarukyan's strengths and weaknesses well enough to secure a finish. Tsarukyan, on the other hand, is riding a four-fight winning streak and looking to prove himself against the reigning champion
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