In the main event of UFC 311, the lightweight title is on the line as Islam Makhachev takes on Arman Tsarukyan.
Heading into the fight, Makhachev is a sizeable -400 favorite while the challenger is a +285 underdog on FanDuel.
The pros believe Makhachev will beat Tsarukyan again to remain the UFC’s lightweight champ after UFC 311. However, all the pros believe it should be a very competitive fight as they feel like these are the two best lightweights.
Fighter Picks Islam Makhachev vs Arman Tsarukyan:
Diego Ferreira, UFC lightweight: I am going with Islam Makhachev. He is going to come in with a full camp and get the win over Arman again, I think he could submit him too. I think the later the fight goes the better for Islam as he can wear on Arman which will help him get the sub.
Terrance McKinney, UFC lightweight: I got Islam Makhachev. I think he will be able to win the scrambles and his striking has grown tremendously. He also has more power than Arman and I think he gets the finish in the fourth.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik, UFC heavyweight: That is a good fight, but I am going with Arman. He’s my teammate and has looked great in training. I think he shocks the world and becomes the champ.
Davey Grant, UFC bantamweight: I think it’s a close fight. They are both better and I actually think Arman can pull off the upset. It’s gonna go the distance.
Miles Johns, UFC bantamweight: I’m going with Islam. I think Arman will have some success, but Islam will get a decision.
Adrian Yanez, UFC bantamweight: I think Islam Makhachev. It will be a super close fight, and I think he will edge out a decision.
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Fighters picking Islam Makhachev: Diego Ferreira, Terrance McKinney, Miles Johns, Adrian Yanez
Fighters picking Arman Tsarukyan: Jairzinho Rozenstruik, Davey Grant