Arman Tsarukyan Compares Beating Islam Makhachev

Arman Tsarukyan's Mission: Usurp Islam Makhachev from the Throne and Face Khabib's Legacy
It's not just about Islam Makhachev for Arman Tsarukyan-it's about making the very foundation of Khabib Nurmagomedov's legendary camp shake. With Khabib having hung up his gloves, the mantle has come to Makhachev as the face of the Dagestani dominance in the UFC. His impeccable credentials now position him as a pretty worthy successor to the undefeated champion.

For Tsarukyan, this is not just a shot at the lightweight title; this is much more. He told Ariel Helwani how this thing is probably going to be his chance to do what many think is impossible.

"If I beat Islam, it's like kind of beating Khabib's team, you know?" Long-Waited Rematch 2019 was the year where Tsarukyan and Makhachev first came up against one another-then both aspiring to find their feet in the ever-challenging organization UFC. Their first battle was a closely fought contest, ending with a Muslim win. Makhachev has since then continued to break through into stardom and achieved his status of champion atop the lightweight division; meanwhile, Tsarukyan keeps climbing up the ranks polishing his skills and establishing himself as a serious contender.

Higher stakes than before accompany the plans for a rematch in early 2025. For Makhachev, it is a chance to prove himself reigning supreme over lightweight kingdoms, whereas for Tsarukyan, this is his shot at avenging an earlier defeat and claiming a title with which he can prove that not all Dagestani superiority is unassailable.

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Tsarukyan’s Secret Weapon
Tsarukyan believes he has cracked the code to defeat Makhachev. In a conversation with Red Corner MMA, he revealed that he has been preparing something special for the fight.

"I have got something in store which I think will turn the tide."

It's Tough Even Now.
Well, Tsarukyan does have a plan but will have to fight his way into the door with Makhachev. In 2019 Islam was already a really formidable grappler, but rather an immature skill set.Fast forward to 2024 and Makhachev is totally all around: full fighter smashing all past him both in grappling and striking exchanges.Classy opponent like Dustin Poirier only thickens the resume of his already brilliant list as one of the greatest in the world.

Today, Makhachev has first place on the UFC's Pound-for-Pound list, and he has consistently proven his greatness. However, the lightweight division could be rocked by quick changes with the emergence of Tsaarukyan and one or two secret plans in place.

With the highly anticipated rematch fast approaching, the MMA world is anxious to see whether Tsarukyan can back up his claims by breaking the monopoly of Khabib's camp.