Arman Tsarukyan: I'm a BETTER WRESTLER than Islam Makhachev, My Team Says | UFC 311

[@ShakMMA]

Would you like to see an immediate rematch if Arman beats Makhachev? If you enjoyed the video, please subscribe (tap the bell), hit thumbs up and leave a comment. It goes a long way to helping the channel grow. Enjoy the fights! Timestamps and chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:20 - Dave's Hot Chicken 1:17 - Workhorse run to the title 3:17 - Slowly gaining respect 4:19 - Career frustrations 6:22 - Secret trick to beating Islam Makhachev 7:25 - Makhachev vs Tsarukyan 2 preview, prediction, breakdown 9:36 - Ripped photo 9:59 - Altercation with UFC fan 10:37 - Is Arman Tsarukyan "100% dedicated" to MMA? 12:12 - Islam Makhachev or Charles Oliveira next?

[@bigben42]

Arman beats Oliveira? Might have a typo there

[@ShakMMA]

@bigben42 whoops haha fixed

[@sanket4u008]

Arman already won.. I’m from future.. thank me later

[@brybry4325]

@@sanket4u008bro I am from the future Arman went to sleep bc he didn’t know how to tap

[@sanket4u008]

@@brybry4325 U must have accidentally gone to another universe called dreamland. Come to earth and then u will see Arman holding the belt.

[@filmawang69]

bro you do amazing interviews. very kind and friendly with the fighters and ask great questions. i subscribed!

[@ShakMMA]

So glad you enjoyed it. Welcome aboard and thank you for subscribing. Hope you enjoy the other 311 interviews on the channel 😁

[@gogv1]

Very good conversation thanks both! Also your questions are super good and it feels more as a conversation than a back and forth ... Sharp and to the point.

[@ShakMMA]

So glad you thought so 😅 I do a better job with some than others

[@footballhd1111]

@@ShakMMA Dont say that. Youre doing great. Keep them coming!

[@aBBB321]

I'm rooting for Islam but I like Arman. He seems like a cool dude and really hard worker.

[@sanket4u008]

Arman already won.. I’m from future.. thank me later

[@shaikgazanmehmood2900]

​@@sanket4u008 😂Nahh uh got wrong information Islam won I came from future

[@Giorgi755]

​@@shaikgazanmehmood2900 what if Mahmoods, Ahmeds and Muhammads see the future improperly

[@Zajjjj666]

Same

[@Asiyah2000]

​​@@Giorgi755neither does Christians, Johns and mathews lol😂

[@Vibe_Nomad]

Maybe his wrestling is better but Islam's grappling & judo is way better

[@isa_ibn_Muhammed]

No he’s not a better wrestler, he got one takedown out of 12 attempts, Islam got 4 takedowns out of 9 attempts with 6 minutes of control time, that’s a significant difference.

[@joeswanson5486]

@@isa_ibn_Muhammed7 years ago.

[@isa_ibn_Muhammed]

@@joeswanson5486 first of all it was 5 years ago, second of all, the over all stats on Islam’s side the takedown accuracy, takedown defense.

[@sanket4u008]

Arman already won.. I’m from future.. thank me later

[@LERKje-te1mu]

@@sanket4u008 Crazy take 😭😭 i root for Makhachev though but Arman is tough as hell

[@sirsyedshahidkhan8319]

Both fighters are confidence and humble 👍

[@DanielParé-n5m]

He's going to fake front kick and throw a double spinning back fist like Shara.

[@rnason3504]

Islam won’t get caught like that too safe

[@toysrus2413]

No. Double eye poke and spinning nut shot combo

[@bharatbabu3509]

Wish you all the best Arman

[@armenhaigazuni1999]

Tsarukyan is pronounced /Tsar-oo-kyan/ habibi. Not tsar-you-kyan

[@abudujana13]

Thanks for the video, SHAK MMA

[@ShakMMA]

Thanks for always supporting :)

[@abudujana13]

@ShakMMA ☺️

[@Nicola.M7]

Are you persian? ​@@ShakMMA

[@ShakMMA]

@@Nicola.M7 I am 😁 born in Canada though

[@TheJay5959]

Awesome interview, rooting for Arman all day! Good luck and New LW Champ!🇦🇲

[@ShakMMA]

So glad you enjoyed it, Jay! :)

[@alejandroabad-pablo7813]

I am blown away by the QUALITY of questions and conversation. Very good interviewer. You’ve earned yourself a like and subscribe 👍🏽

[@ShakMMA]

Welcome aboard! So happy to have you and thanks for all the kind words. Lots of UFC 311 interviews on the channel (Makhachev, Umar, Jiri, etc) if you're interested :)

[@Wak-Aroes]

Arman will win the belt! Blessings from Amsterdam!

[@MikeTyson-mc6qs]

You smoke weed ?

[@Oneandonly1225]

Are you his dad to give him your blessing?😂

[@theplug2145]

Let’s go arman and NEWWW 🇦🇲

[@Maximillianmus-jc1uz]

And still Islam

[@babahadjimohamed9339]

I have any bad words for arman he is good man , and probably is going to be UFC champion After Islam retires , I definitely can see a great fight between him and Usman Nurmagomedov in the future

[@TheJayLenoFly]

usmans turn after islam

[@GuessForIt]

islam winning this with ease is going to make him arguably the greatest lightweight or maybe getting double belt might make him better than the goat of lightweight

[@Etheric757]

Yeah right. And if you disagree try and run my fade?

[@sanket4u008]

Arman already won.. I’m from future.. thank me later

[@justinvarags7399]

@@Etheric757what??

[@TheWowzz]

Belal dogs him

[@zedman6473]

I think He wants you to give him a haicut? ​@@justinvarags7399

[@moab_gaming1239]

Arman seems so humble

[@AnatolianArmenian]

He’s just a regular human like me and you

[@moab_gaming1239]

@@AnatolianArmenian what how does one get all of this from me saying hes so humble get a life kid

[@thugwafflebro8062]

That axe kick he did on Charles was so funny to me. respect

[@dbyspae122]

Such a “screw it” move

[@benjacques6664]

And still Islam Makhachev

[@yasararafatha3139]

Insha Allah

[@JosePerez-uq8zz]

Exactly I don't think Islam will give him rematch when he wins again

[@inci.tatarova]

​@@yasararafatha3139 100%

[@warzonebelligerent249]

In sha allah

[@Harinjo916]

No way, he lost already once​@@JosePerez-uq8zz

[@allayartolibaev7085]

good luck Araman)))

[@adilx5313]

I like your interview style. Real & candidate. Gained a sub today. 👍

[@ShakMMA]

Welcome aboard! So happy to have you on the squad 😁 Lots more 311 interviews on the channel

[@TheLandofNoah]

Arman 🦅

[@MIPDEMENT]

Arman is a Great guy and very talented. But I can’t see him winning this fight. I predict the fight ends in the end of second round and Islam is still the champion. And I also have mention that if anyone can challenge Islam it’s for sure Arman. He has a chance no doubt. Can’t wait for this. May the best man win🏆

[@Gorillastyle]

How he can ask what is the secret technique????🤯🤯

[@ShakMMA]

Cause I like secrets 🤣

[@rihan2433]

𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗶𝗻

[@Etheric757]

Oh whatever. Bet you won't run my fade

[@Mr-E.]

Unfortunately, we gamble all the time. We gamble when we get in a car and drive (gambling that we will make it to our destination safely), we gamble when we play sports that could harm our bodies, we gamble when we buy food that is low quality (we could get food poisoning), we gamble when we invest money into the stock market, we gamble when we open businesses (that they will succeed), etc. etc.

[@michaeloliver1143]

Well, I’ll still be placing a bet 👍

[@SanMork-y1t]

No, the bible doesn't say nothing about gambling, the holy commands condemn the greed wich often are related to gambling but not always, d is greed not gambling a Sin

[@Alik-t9i1m]

Bravo, Arman Tsarukyan 1 Armenia Ararat AA

[@Patriotx-gx4ce]

He almost won first fight. Stronger,better,in every way and will end Islams hype. Dude is an absolute animal just has to listen to his coaches and not rush.

[@titanszs]

😂

[@shaikgazanmehmood2900]

ur smoking some high level shit 🤣😂 come to reality🤡

[@immiqureshi4201]

Cheap ganja isn't good dude msg me bext week please

[@peterpan-pr7ok]

😅

[@Sethglover99]

@@immiqureshi4201lmao I will, just come back after the fight

[@dumbnerdalienthekid6157]

What Arman was trying to say concerning that 100% not dedicated "allegations".. I think he tried to say that he started MMA at an early age of 17 and he is this Good compared to Islam who is 100% dedicated to the Sport because he started a very young age & has 100% dedicated his whole life to it…. Which was imagine if he was as 100% dedicated like Islam and he is this good!! 🤷‍♂️ just my opinion tho

[@Cruelsport347]

Arman vs charles? Then islam vs charles? This will answer everyone's question.

[@sofk7053]

If Arman beats Makhachev? Not gonna happen, not even in Arman's wildest dreams.

[@user-dc9yv4rf1f]

Good luck to both of you

[@punitanand5981]

He is a likeable guy

[@quincyblue5098]

When you claim you have a secret technique, you already lost the fight Arman. Your technique did not worked on Oliveira, you were not able to drop him and got caught in a darce choke. Islam is very clear about his intentions, take you down, get to superior position and finish you. Also against Dustin Islam showed something I never seen in MMA before and that is that sweep that brought Dustin to the ground and got caught in that darce choke. Looking forward to that fight and let see how well you do in a 5 round fight under the spotlight with so much pressure against the p4p with Khabib in his corner after he had wins over Dustin, Volk, Olivera

[@69gubernator]

Here goes another obnoxious couch potato commenting and predicting fights lol shut up bro and wait till 18th

[@sunnyday3971]

Why u scared for bro? Lol​@@69gubernator

[@xiDrftz]

​@69gubernator bro come back to both of these comments when islam wins arman has lost already once second time islam ain't letting him here round 5s final bell.

[@yokaigypsy]

​@@xiDrftz You get no trim and come from a broken home.

[@Krisso889]

@@xiDrftzIslam glazer all over

[@mohammedasif7667]

*Islam 💯 Gonna win inshallah* ❤❤❤ *All the power in this world to him this Saturday night to KO this Armenian kid*

[@Vibe_Nomad]

Kid? This kid will whoop your ass mohammed

[@nick.mma.]

Armenian kid going to show where God created man again ✝️

[@ashuraya2779]

Go brother Arman ☦️☦️☦️ against the devils

[@ArunaVidu]

No need to rematch with Islam once you win the belt. Islam has been saying he doesn't like rematches.. This fight should have happened in Mid last year but Islam didn't want it.

[@Existence_Predicate]

Doesn't like but says he'll still do them

[@andrewrios2295]

I like both fighters. They are the cream of the crop. Arman could sleep Islam or vise versa

[@tanyailoveny1176]

Will be interesting to watch Russian brother against Russia. Both had Soviet strongest trainers and strongest school. Dagestan's school is stronger, though.

[@bigdraco3644]

Arman on the way to the belt. Get ready.👊🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🔥🔥🔥

[@Northface2023]

Arman while fighting will again look at the time when the rounds finishes

[@MagomedShareef]

Can u tell islam i said hi next time u talk to him i am a really big fan of him and you

[@FtxShadowOG]

Man everyone wants to say that but the comment is so goofy

[@expert___]

he dont know u bro 😭

[@ashuraya2779]

Im always with my christian brother Arman ❤️☦️☦️☦️

[@storming.]

And new inshallah

[@ajayac8226]

he's just a jacked, rich armenian dude. whatcha gonna do about it ?

[@Stopkillinginnocentcivilians]

Good luck to both

[@R4RB]

Arman by KO

[@Monotheist-----]

🤡

[@danishabbasi3485]

mark my words this time islam will finished arman ۔۔۔۔and still inshaAllah

[@ДеренАветян-с8с]

Arman will become the first champion from Armenia 🇦🇲

[@shaikgazanmehmood2900]

Not until Islam iz there

[@ashuraya2779]

Go brother Arman against devil. ☦️☦️☦️💙

[@Unknownidk-l4n]

@@ashuraya2779 what are you saying lmao how is islam a devil yall are delusional christians

[@SMOOKJUBAIR]

No 👎🏽

[@TheLandofNoah]

✝️🙏🏼

[@lawrencedaos3481]

ARMAN GETTING A HEAD OF HE'S SELF . ONLY IF HE NEW GETTING DEFEATED FOR DA SECOND TIME .

[@GoogleAccount-eb8wm]

R4 1m left islam by kimura

[@dr.usa.sarbankhan2539]

Brother keep dreaming your are just taking

[@CLAROSCURO-uu7vs]

Googling up the shirt less picture right after this, ha ha ha ha

[@urimtefiki226]

The questin is a stupid: what is the secret? Islam has his game plan too, so trying to make your game plan the other side is doing the same, so everyone has a plan but you never know if it going too work, but I like Dariush he said very smart thing, that the first fight already told us many things, and we will see the repeated evidence in the second fight as well.

[@mzahidfullah2]

Of course everyone better wrestler than Islam... Untill they meet Islam...

[@ashuraya2779]

Go brother ☦️☦️☦️

[@pokehye]

And New UFC Champion

[@danilobožović_mma]

As he has shown against Gamrot

[@z06drip31]

Hell ya ur a better wrestler with 3 losses 😂

[@AlonsoJoaquinComposer]

Why is he cosplaying Dickon from Days Gone??????!!

[@emirsaracevic]

will be best fight of 2025...

[@MrDadumbo1]

Arman you lost to Charles.

[@ПетрПетров-у3ш]

да что ты говоришь? ....а мы не знали ... Откуда ты взялся такой " УМНЫЙ " ?

[@Yyyyyyyyyy9]

You lost life bro he dominated charles everywhere

[@gokorable]

You are a sadd sadd man

[@mikeybanks4431]

Fact

[@ArmArmy88]

I watched that fight last night and Arman dominated the fight. He was only in trouble in round 1. The darce choke wasn't in and Arman just waited it out. It was oblivious

[@urimtefiki226]

Arman is bigger and stronger, but Islam has more agility in the game and this will make Islam win the fight. Being strong is not enough.

[@Sunshineonmytoes]

Actually Arman is the one who is more agile, explosive and athletic. Islam looks clumsy in comparison.

[@C.K_MMA]

Rich guy needs to make money 😜😎

[@titanszs]

never enough

[@kalpeshmadhavi6070]

Brotha....islam is hugry now for real contender...dont forgt😅

[@misha2.097]

Islam will win but this is a truly rare time when a true #1 contender fighting the 🏆. But it'll be 60/40 Islam with the win... and Umar over Merab 65/35

[@peterpuig1507]

Battle of the cross eyed detached retinal 😂

[@Etheric757]

Bet you won't run my fade though

[@quest9133]

If his wrestling is better than why did Islam get more takedowns on Arman?

[@missmarya747]

sorry no can do this interview, And Still The Camp- Islam. Armon is no where near a challenge as Dusty Diamond 💎.

[@BhimJetha]

Arman has big chance to beat Islam because I saw that Islam won against Olivera, only because of his lucky punch, if that punch did not work, islam would have lost against Olivera so arman has big chance to beat Islam in my opinion

[@AfiqDahari]

arman cant beat charles on the ground and on stand, and luckily he escaped charles choke. It is very hard fight for arman to win againt islam. I think islam would beat him again.

[@kokmuncher6702]

This fight will be mostly on the feet

[@mysteriousguy1393]

Watch their first fight

[@user-mb9yw4ir2i]

Controversial arman split decision

[@mounirelmorjane2587]

Armen is a good fighter but Islam seems better in all aspects of the game

[@leanoynoyan2665]

Islam for the win...I like Arman as a fighter but I know Islam will w­in

[@fidprudentialbsn45]

he cannog drop oliveira, he almost got submit or already submitted by oliveira, while islam dominance drop oliveira and submit him

[@lyndenmaxwell9711]

Armen rakes the belt

[@e.e121]

Only been 5 rounds once and lost. Makachev will stop him in rd4 or 5. Levels to conditioning

[@dumbnerdalienthekid6157]

He Underestimating Islam Already 😂😂😂

[@zakariajaka5877]

Islam n umar inshaAllah win ...

[@ashuraya2779]

I hope my christian brothers Merab and Arman wins against the devils and terrorists

[@Luis82388]

It's sad that Islam will never be the GOAT as he has 1 defeat by K.O.

[@Illuinitii]

lets go arman

[@vumazwesiziba4103]

well yeah your team is wrong.

[@warzonebelligerent249]

😂 I agree

[@joeswanson5486]

He is a better wrestler. Arman took Oliveira down and shot on him. Islam also got Oliveira down but he used judo and his boxing to get oliveira in the canvas than submitted him. Submissions and knockdowns aren’t wrestling. Arman is the better wrestler but Islam is the better submission artist and striker.

[@One-Truth-Only]

@@joeswanson5486stop being so delusional and dumb. Islams been wrestling since coming out of his mothers womb, he got atleast 10 years on arman just in wrestling experience alone

[@Etheric757]

None of you will run my fade though

[@ben10yu]

@@joeswanson5486I think the striking is pretty even, would even give a slight edge to Arman especially his kicks

[@safiyanuumar5281]

I think Islam will beat this guy. He's better by a bit

[@alikamalov8264]

And STILL!!

[@sickofit1304]

Thr man wanted blue check mark on Twitter, and UFC gear.

[@MMACageSideTV]

Night night Islam

[@marelisal8215]

Dont talk to much

[@Beng.404]

The best fighter ever : Arman Tsarukyan❤️

[@jablonowskibrandon]

This dude is delusional. I wonder what his excuse is going to be when he loses in the second round

[@h4b2_k66]

Notice Arman is doing everything, he is on the juice. He is doing all he can the little cheater. Islam gonna smoke him still

[@LemsY-f3u]

Send him 2-3 years and forget

[@Papikaatje]

Islam❤ will win this arman from armenia will lose inshallah 🤲🏼 islam the best on the world

[@Krisso889]

You gonna cry when Arman wins 🤏🏼😂

[@Papikaatje]

@ we will see 😂☝🏾

[@learningtobefilipino8606]

This guy was sooo bias with Islam 😂 its crazy hes interviewing Arman

[@ShakMMA]

I'm a friendly guy, what can I say?

[@learningtobefilipino8606]

Bais too riding islams jock strap ​@@ShakMMA

[@SalafiChannel188]

LOL!!! Better wrestler without submission haha!

[@naazrahhusain1771]

In sha Allah Islam will win but he wouldn't give Arman a rematch

[@69gubernator]

Ishalas not gonna work this time😅

[@asifbilalasif387]

Arman losser

[@fayaazalibhai4665]

I'm beter because my mum said so

[@pmanification]

This interview is always obvious questions: - how does feel to get here - what would it mean to win the title lol bruh do some homework beforehand

[@ShakMMA]

Totally understand if it's not your sort of content. Hope you find the interviews you're looking for :)

[@pmanification]

@@ShakMMA brother I will keep watching your videos, just providing feedback

[@ShakMMA]

@@pmanification appreciate your feedback and support. If you have an example of what types of questions you're interested in please feel free to make suggestions 😁 I do my best to read about their past, catch up on news and learn what I can about their personal interests -- but it can be challenging to find new approaches when I've interviewed the same person multiple times, I have a small time window and I need to get quotes for CBS Sports (in this case, a story celebrating his Arman has broken to the top of a star-studded division with hard work instead of trash talk and name value) Always happy to hear ideas :)

[@detroitmachine1731]

easy win for islam again

[@Viljoen7]

look at the little dwarf lololol

[@SupremeOne55]

Seems like he didnt get the last question. He probably thought the question was "would you rematch with charles instead of the coming rematch with islam?"