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.
Arman Tsarukyan Names His P4P Best Between Islam Makhachev and Jone Jones
The question of who is the best fighter in mixed martial arts right now often comes down to two names: Jon Jones and Islam Makhachev. Both have made their mark on the sport, but deciding who is better sparks a lot of discussion.
“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.
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.
‘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.
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.
Arman Tsarukyan makes hilarious admission about UFC career ahead of rematch with Islam Makhachev: "Get on my Instagram verification"
In Tsarukyan's short-notice UFC debut, he gave Islam Makhachev a run for the money. Although the Armenian lost by unanimous decision, the competitive performance made him a hot prospect in the promotion. Heading into the rematch, Tsarukyan is a +215 underdog while Makhachev is a -255 favorite.
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.
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.
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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
UFC is preparing for a busy first quarter of 2025. The mixed martial arts leader takes the first two weeks of the New Year ...
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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.