UFC 311: A Battle of Super Classes
The first 2025 PPV is already generating buzz in the division, with Islam Makhachev (26-1), the number 1 pound-for-pound fighter, set to face Arman Tsarukyan (22-3) for the belt in a battle of super classes, styles, and the objective of unseating the company’s monarch.
Tsarukyan: A New Generation Fighter
Tsarukyan is another exponent of the new generation. His physique is imposing, and he comes with a devastating streak after knocking out Beneil Dariush and winning a close battle against Charles Oliveira.
When you come from a rich family you don’t rush into fighting and you take your time.
Tsarukyan’s personal story is also different from that of other fighters. He is rich, and his father is a construction magnate. He has always lived surrounded by luxury, which may frame him in a different personality.
Makhachev: A Formidable Opponent
Makhachev is a formidable opponent, eager to return and beat a rival whom he already knocked down in his first battle. “There is a difference in skills. It is very difficult to see Islam (Makhachev) defeated,” says Robert Whittaker, another UFC myth about the fight.
It is very difficult to see Islam (Makhachev) defeated, he has many resources right now