Islam Makhachev will be going one-on-one against Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311. While the match-up is expected to be quite a tough one for Makhachev, the lightweight champ was found in a playful mood. In a recent interaction with popular streamer Adin Ross, the duo went inside the octagon for a friendly sparring session.
Unfortunately, despite Makhachev playing around, things didn’t turn out to be rosy for Ross. Firstly, he suffered a body shot that got him flinching in pain. Next up, the duo came on the ground, where Makhachev tried a submission move on the streamer. Holding Ross tightly, the lightweight champion laughed and said, “What pain. I just want to hug you… you don’t know how to tap?”
Islam Makhachev makes Adin Ross tap out
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) January 12, 2025
“What pain. I just want to hug you… you don’t know how to tap?” 😭
🎥 @adinross #UFC311 #UFC #MMApic.twitter.com/WBiiOWNQpM
After tapping out immediately, Ross decided to try a chokehold on Islam. Unfortunately, this time, too, the power of Makhachev was too strong for Ross to endure. Meanwhile, looking at the entire situation, fans could not help themselves from commenting on the incident.
Fans Troll Adin Ross As Islam Makhachev Reins Supreme
As soon as the video of the duo went viral, fans started to flock to the comments section.
One fan said, “Brooo, lol, how do u tap when you have his back? LOL”
Brooo, lol, how do u tap when you have his back? LOL
— Motivusology (@Luai___7) January 12, 2025
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Another fan stated, “Adin looks so crazy like this 😭”
Adin looks so crazy like this 😭 pic.twitter.com/FCUjGToNRg
— Turnout (@Ajsrisen) January 12, 2025
A third fan chimed in, “Islam would also make alex pereri tap in 17 seconds round 1”
Islam would also make alex pereri tap in 17 seconds round 1 🇷🇺
— Biased Russian Fan🇷🇺 (@RodinaMMA) January 12, 2025
A fan found the entire incident hilarious. The comment read, “inagine tapping in that position… 😂”
inagine tapping in that position… 😂
— Deepak (@itsdpkk) January 12, 2025
This user had a detailed analysis of the move. The comment read, “He got him with the white belt special. Cross your feet like that you get your legs all broken 😞”
He got him with the white belt special.
— X (@fau1in) January 12, 2025
Cross your feet like that you get your legs all broken 😞
An user stated, “Got him with the twister 💀”
Got him with the twister 💀
— pizza (@pizza_tweett) January 12, 2025
Lastly, a fan said, “The way adin was screaming.”
The way adin was screaming 🤣🤣
— Trouble (@DatNiggaTrouble) January 12, 2025
Thus, with things looking playful with Islam Makhachev, there does not seem to be any evidence of tension in him. However, once he steps in with Arman Tsarukyan inside the cage, it will be an entirely different ball game altogether. It will be interesting to see how things pan out for the champion come January 18, 2025.
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