Arman Tsarukyan shows grappling skills as he defends himself in training with Khamzat Chimaev

Arman Tsarukyan has been in the UFC since 2019. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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Close to an official date for confront Islam Makhachev for the UFC lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg), the grappling match of Arman Tsarukyan seems to be up to date. This week, a video went viral on social media in which the Armenian appears training with Khamzat Shimaev on the ground, and the dynamics of the activity surprised many fans. The Chechen, considerably larger and heavier, has a wide advantage in the exchange of forces, but despite this, he is unable to finish his colleague with a hand triangle.

Khamzat Shimaev grappling with Arman Tsarukyan #UFC #MMApic.twitter.com/Jn5V1mTIAd

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This isn't the first time Tsarukyan's submission defense has drawn attention. In his last fight, against Charles of the Bronx No. UFC 300, the fighter had a tough time during the first minutes of the fight when he was caught in a very tight guillotine by the Brazilian. Despite the difficulty, the Armenian managed to get out of the position and win the duel by split decision.

Charles of the Bronx risks guillotine in fight against Arman Tsarukyan No. UFC 300. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @UFCNews

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Khamzat Shimaev, in turn, is close to challenging Dricus du Plessis for the middleweight belt (up to 83,9 kg). After going through health complications, Lobo maintained his impeccable record in the UFC 308 by finishing Robbert Whittaker with a rear naked choke in the first round.

Arman Tsarukyan

At just 28 years old, Arman Tsarukyan is one of the main sensations of the new generation of lightweights (up to 70,3 kg). In addition to having overcome Charles of the Bronx, the fighter also has triumphs against Beneil Dariush e Davi ramos. The fight with Makhachev will be a rematch. The two faced each other for the first time in April 2019, in Tsarukyan's UFC debut. Despite putting up resistance, the Russian emerged victorious on that occasion by unanimous decision.

Islam makhachev in face with Arman Tsarukyan. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram