UFC fans are eagerly awaiting UFC 311, where Arman Tsarukyan will challenge Islam Makhachev, the fighter who gave Makhachev his toughest battle. Ahead of the fight, Tsarukyan shared his thoughts, noting that, unlike Makhachev, he doesn’t feel the pressure to win. Tsarukyan believes he has less to lose, which could give him an advantage heading into the high-stakes matchup.
In an interview with ESPN, Tsarukyan shared his thoughts on the fight, suggesting that, unlike Team Khabib, he didn’t grow up immersed in MMA. He explained that while Khabib and his team live, eat, and breathe the sport, he’s in it for fun and doesn’t feel the pressure to earn from it.
He said, “They think about MMA and their opportunity to earn money from MMA. And they just give it all themselves in training and MMA. They just think about it. But I’m different, I’m just doing this for fun… There is no pressure on me. If I lose nobody gonna tell me anything. If Islam loses, he will lose everything .”
Tsarukyan didn’t stop there—he also expressed his belief that Islam Makhachev doesn’t have the arsenal that many people think he does. While Makhachev is often praised for his skills, Tsarukyan feels there’s more to the game than what’s been shown, suggesting that the champion’s strengths might be overstated.
Arman Tsarukyan Proclaims He’s The Only Fighter Who Can Beat 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.
With that past success in mind, Tsarukyan feels confident that he’s the one to challenge Makhachev’s dominance in the lightweight division at UFC 311. Indeed. Tsarukyan has steadily improved, and with this fight, he can prove his worth in claiming the lightweight title. So, UFC 311 could be his chance to shine.
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