Rumored Islam Makhachev vs Arman Tsarukyan - UFC 310 - Dec. 7

[Black9]

My 2nd most anticipated fight, the 1st fight was probably the closest fight(outside of Volk) for Islam

Who you guys got?

 

[Captain Insano]

Islam wins again. Too well rounded

 

[Tweak896]

I think Arman can catch Islam having an off night, but Islam should be able to take a close fight. Probably Islam by decision.

 

[RockyLockridge]

I'd be surprised if that happened. We will see.

 

[nonoob]

Mak, by decision, and it'd be really cool if Kabib was his corner man.

 

[BJJ4Tone]

Islam wins again. Too well rounded

Since their last fight, they've both gotten better, but I think Islam has improved even more than Arman has. For that reason, this fight doesn't excite me very much. But there are essentially no other options at 155.
Every fighter in the top-10 has either already lost to Islam or is currently coming off of a loss. The only exception is Max and, God forbid Islam fight another featherweight. This place would melt down... So, here we are...
And Belal's ascension has fucked things up for 170.
Bummer.

 

[RonDante]

I Hope oliveira can beat whatever guy they give him next and we can see a rematch with islam. Not cause I want Charles to win but just cause it’s a high level fight and he did earn a rematch when he beat beneil

 

[VinceArch]

This is Islam's chance to break the record for most defenses at 155 so come December, it'll be time to see if he can make it happen.

 

[The Siege]

This is a fight worthy of MSG honestly. Two of the best LWs in the world and in their primes fighting it out. Lets hope they both make it (close to) 100% and give it their all.

 

[AmonTobin]

 

[TheBulge]

Almost all the fights I want to see seem to be happening. Arman vs Makachev, Topuria vs Max, Merab vs Omalley, hopefully Shavkat vs Belal too. Great year so far.

 

[kahymo]

have him fight a top 5 guy at 170

no need for the belt
The Spider fought at 205 for the fun, and delivered amazing performances

 

[gentel]

Both guys have shown huge improvement in the striking department, with Islam boxing up Dustin and Tsarukyan popping the jab against Oliveira

 

[JoeRowe]

Too quick of a turnaround for Islam, doubt this comes to fruition

 

[Elvis.]

I’m expecting a close fight , can’t wait to see the odds on this

 

[Nobru]

this fight happens at msg I have no favorites

Islam seems a bit more well rounded but Im not sure about the later rounds. Maybe Arman can pull it off

 

[nostradumbass]

Anything can happen I guess, but it really doesn't seem like that interesting of a matchup. Islam already 30-27'd him with food poisoning, and Arman has since lost to Gamrot and won a LNP split decision and nearly got subbed twice in his last fight. Islam could always make a mistake or zig the wrong way or have a bad camp or a bad cut, but he beats Arman 9/10 times, so Arman is just hoping this is the 1/10.

 

[MrBlackheart]

Anything can happen I guess, but it really doesn't seem like that interesting of a matchup. Islam already 30-27'd him with food poisoning, and Arman has since lost to Gamrot and won a LNP split decision and nearly got subbed twice in his last fight. Islam could always make a mistake or zig the wrong way or have a bad camp or a bad cut, but he beats Arman 9/10 times, so Arman is just hoping this is the 1/10.

I rewatched that fights and Armen was gasping for air and looking at the clock R2.

 

[Pious Augustus]

I Hope oliveira can beat whatever guy they give him next and we can see a rematch with islam. Not cause I want Charles to win but just cause it’s a high level fight and he did earn a rematch when he beat beneil

Charles is getting old, he also fades in the 3rd and we've never seen him past the 3rd round, Tsarukyan also fades around 3rd/4th round when it's a fight with a lot of grappling at least.

he fadeed badly against Gamrot and Islam

 

[Dana's Conscience]

Honestly, this is probably a year too early for Arman to get the job done. They need to cross trajectories like Topuria and Volk did, and I don't think that's there yet.