Arman Tsarukyan has Brazilian support for fight with Islam Makhachev; fighter is the only one to beat the Russian

Arman Tsarukyan in victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

About to face Islam makhachev for the lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg.) in UFC 311, Arman Tsarukyan is counting on some interesting help in training. In photos published on social media, the Armenian was seen alongside Adriano Martins, the only fighter to beat the current champion of the most populous category in MMA.

Arman Tsarukyan is training with Adriano Martins ahead of his bout vs. Islam makhachev at UFC 311.

Martins is the only guy to finish and defeat Makhachev in MMA, beating him in 2015 at UFC 192. pic.twitter.com/WvFYKQigoq

— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) December 12, 2024

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The Brazilian faced Makhachev in 2015. At the time, the fighter was the Russian's first big test, bringing high-level jiu-jitsu to the fight. The fight remained standing and Martins got the win in less than two minutes, after connecting with a strong right cross and knocking out his opponent, who had the support of Khabib Nurmagomedov in his corner. In addition to Makhachev, he also has a victory against Rustam Khabilov, the first member of the Dagestani clan to sign with the UFC.

Islam makhachev collapses after attack by Adriano Martins. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter

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Shortly after, Martins left the UFC and began competing in smaller events. His last appearance was in March 2024, with a split decision victory over Donovan Desmae, in a welterweight bout (up to 77,1 kg), at the Kongs FC 2 event. He returns to action on December 27.

Makhachev restarted his winning streak after being knocked out by Adriano Martins. Since the setback, he has won 14 straight matches, including a victory against himself. Arman Tsarukyan. If he defeats the Armenian once again, he will join Kamaru Usman in the second longest winning streak in the history of the event, behind only Anderson Silva.

Islam makhachev derrotou Dustin poirier No. UFC 302 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

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