The Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan full fight video showcases the first meeting between the two UFC lightweight stars.

At UFC Fight Night 149, Islam Makhachev had a classic clash with Arman Tsarukyan with the fight earning Fight of the Night honors on April 20, 2019.

Arman Tsarukyan was making his UFC debut that night, while Islam Makhachev was competing for the sixth time in the Octagon. Makhachev battled Tsarukyan for three rounds before falling via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28) in the co-main event that night.

Since that night, Makhachev has reeled off nine of his 15 straight UFC victories, capturing the UFC lightweight title. Meanwhile, Tsarukyan has won nine of his 10 fights, stumbling against Mateusz Gamrot via unanimous decision at UFC on ESPN 38 (48-47 x3) in a Fight of the. Night performance.

Tsarukyan had earned a title shot against Makhachev, who has three straight title defenses, but had to drop out because of an injury the day before UFC 311 on Saturday night.