Islam Makhachev is not as good as people think

UFC 311 title challenger Arman Tsarukyan: Islam Makhachev is not as good as people think
Islam Makhachev is considered by most, except UFC CEO Dana White, as the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter on the planet. Yet, despite his accolades and praise, Arman Tsarukyan finds Makhachev to be a bit overrated.
“He Will Lose Everything” – Arman Tsarukyan Claims He Has No Stakes To Lose Unlike UFC Champ Islam Makhachev
Tsarukyan is feeling confident about his shot at becoming the new UFC lightweight champion, especially since Makhachev’s rise has given him the chance to avenge his 2019 loss. According to Tsarukyan, since he was able to take Makhachev down when he was just 22, he believes he’s the only fighter who can defeat him now.
‘Don’t Believe Him’: Islam Makhachev Calls Out Arman Tsarukyan for Breaking Promise in Charles Oliveira Fight
UFC champion Islam Makhachev urges fans not to take Arman Tsarukyan's promises seriously after failing to deliver against Charles Oliveira.
Islam Makhachev aims to 'make everyone shut up' by finishing Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311
The UFC lightweight champion attempts to defend his belt for a fourth time Jan. 18 in the main event of UFC 311 in Inglewood, Calif.. This bout between Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) and Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) is a rematch five years in the making, as the two fought in April 2019. The fight won the Fight of the Night award.
Arman Tsarukyan Makes A Bold Claim Ahead Of His Title Fight Against Islam Makhachev- “Took Him Down”
Meanwhile, as there is still some time for UFC 311, Tsarukyan has already started planning ahead. ‘Ahalkalakets’ is utterly confident of his victory against the current lightweight champ. Thus, he wants to take on yet another UFC legend next.
Islam Makhachev Says Arman Tsarukyan Is 'Not The Toughest' Fight Of His Career, Confident He Could Finish 'Ahalkalakets'
Islam Makhachev denied that Arman Tsarukyan was his toughest opponent The lightweight champ vows to finish “Ahalkalakets” in their rematch at UFC 311 Islam Makhachev is certain facing Arman Tsarukyan wasn’t one of the toughest fights he has ever had and he’s confident he is getting a finish in the rematch.
UFC 311: Arman Tsarukyan feels he’s the only fighter who can defeat Islam Makhachev for lightweight gold
Arman Tsarukyan believes he's the only fighter who can dethrone UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. They will collide at UFC 311.
Arman Tsarukyan shares stunning revelation about Islam Makhachev after fighting him in UFC debut: “Took him down when I was 22"
Arman Tsarukyan and Islam Makhachev went to war at UFC Fight Night 149 in 2019 in the Russian-Armenian's promotional debut.
UFC 311 -- Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan 2: Fight card, date, odds, rumors, location, complete guide
UFC kicks off its 2025 pay-per-view calendar with a bang. Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan 2 and Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomov sit atop a fantastic card on Jan. 18 in the Los Angeles suburbs.
Islam Makhachev predicts finish over Arman Tsarukyan in UFC 311 rematch: ‘I know everything what he can do’
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has given a bold prediction for his rematch against Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311.
2025 UFC event schedule: Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan 2, Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas on tap
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Arman Tsarukyan On UFC 311 Opponent Islam Makhachev: ‘Not As Good As People Think’
Islam Makhachev defends his lightweight title against Arman Tsarukyan in a UFC 311 rematch. Discover why Tsarukyan believes he has the edge.