UFC 311 star Arman Tsarukyan vows to decimate Team Khabib with special technique

Surging Arman Tsarukyan is getting geared up for his upcoming title fight against lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Going into the UFC 311 title fight, the pound-for-pound king is the favorite to win against the top challenger.

However, the Armenian star is well prepared and won't make it easy for the champion.

Islam Makhachev has dominated most of his opponents, who have contested his position as the lightweight champion. The Dagestani is currently one of the most complete fighters on the roster with little to no weaknesses. Arman Tsarukyan recently talked about developing a special weapon in his arsenal that would help him get the win.

I got one trick prepared that I believe in. I know it will work and it will change the whole course of the fight.

Arman Tsarukyan via Red Corner MMA

The first meeting between Makhachev and Tsarukyan took place in 2019, where the Dagestani secured a victory via unanimous decision. Since then, Tsarukyan has been driven by a strong desire to avenge that loss against the reigning champion. While he initially entered the UFC to get an Instagram blue tick, his passion for the sport has grown exponentially.

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Unlike many fighters, Tsarukyan comes from a wealthy background and fights for fun and isn't getting crushed over expectations. On the other hand, for someone like Makhachev, the weight of carrying the Dagestani legacy is huge. According to the challenger, this situation allows him to fight without any concern.

UFC legend predicts Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan

Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311 is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated bouts of 2025. Given the competitiveness of their last fight, many believe that Tsarukyan is the best pick to stop Makhachev's dominance. The champion is also cautious and isn't taking Tsarukyan lightly but is confident about his win.

Arman Tsarukyan vs. Islam Makhachev face to face (via X)

Team Khabib is already looking past this fight and talked about Makhachev's potential move to welterweight or middleweight. As expected, many fans have had mixed reactions to this. Former UFC heavyweight fighter, Brendan Schaub recently commented on this situation and shared his fight prediction.

Buddy, you have so much work to do at 155….and Arman is gonna give you a motherf****** fight and I would favor Arman after watching his last three or four performances.

Brendan Schaub via his YouTube channel

The Armenian star has great wrestling and can defend himself against takedowns. However, the striking part is the main concern. Other than his natural wrestling prowess, over the years, Islam Makhachev has developed his striking abilities. It will be interesting to see what Tsarukyan has under his sleeve that could surprise the pound-for-pound king.

Arman Tsarukyan via Red Corner MMA

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Ameetosh is a writer specializing in MMA and boxing. He's a BBA graduate with great enthusiasm towards combat sports and sports in general. Ameetosh got into MMA after experiencing the iconic rivalry between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229. Currently he is trying his best to create stories to make the readers feel something similar.