Islam Makhachev dismissed Arman Tsarukyan’s claims of having a secret move in his arsenal which he plans on using against the reigning champion ahead of UFC 311. Makhachev brought up Tsarukyan’s remark about finishing Charles Oliveira, which he failed to do, and advised everyone not to believe him.
This weekend’s UFC 311 will headline the much-awaited lightweight title fight between Makhachev and Tsarukyan. The first pay-per-view event of the year will take place at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
During the UFC 311 media day, Tsarukyan was asked about his secret move, which he hinted at using against Makhachev. However, the Armenian refused to share anything because he wanted to catch the Dagestani fighter off guard:
”Everybody’s asking ‘tell me your secret technique.’ Like how can I tell you? OK, high kick, I’m saying to everybody. I shouldn’t say [anything] about that secret technique. Everybody is asking the same questions. What is the secret technique? I don’t know, it don’t make sense to ask that question.”
Tsarukyan went on to remark that the technique would surprise everyone because it hasn’t been performed inside the octagon:
”For sure, that technique you’re going to say ‘oh wow, what is that? Like an upkick the last fight. You’ve never seen when I’m throwing upkicks. It’s a rare kick as well.”
Check out Arman Tsarukyan’s comments below:
Arman Tsarukyan has a "secret technique" for Islam Makhachev at #UFC311, and promises it's going to work. 👀 pic.twitter.com/4fopnXwqji
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In response to a question about his opinion of Tsarukyan’s “secret technique” comments, Islam Makhachev told everyone not to believe the 28-year-old. The 33-year-old also mentioned that Tsarukyan had previously promised to finish Oliveira in the first round of their fight at UFC 300, but he was unable to do so as the bout went to distance.
Islam Makhachev said:
”I told you, don’t believe what Arman says because last time he said he will finish [Charles] Oliveira by one round but they go all distance and he won by split distance, that’s why don’t believe him.”
Check out Islam Makhachev’s comments below:
"Don't believe what Arman says."
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) January 15, 2025
Islam Makhachev isn't buying Arman Tsarukyan's "secret technique" for #UFC311 and points out his past inaccuracies. pic.twitter.com/C7uXkORkLW