Arman Tsarukyan has heightened anticipation for his UFC 311 rematch against Islam Makhachev by teasing a super-secret move that he claims has never been used in the UFC, promising it will catch Makhachev off guard if he gets the chance to use it.
Arman Tsarukyan is gearing up for his highly anticipated rematch against Islam Makhachev at UFC 311. The buzz around this fight has been amplified by Tsarukyan hinting at a super-secret move he’s planning to unveil in the octagon.
At 28, the lightweight contender has been dropping teasers about this mysterious technique as the fight approaches. But now, he’s dodging questions from everyone eager for a sneak peek. He promises it’s a move never seen before in the UFC, but don’t expect him to spill the beans before he faces Makhachev on Saturday.
“I’ve never seen this technique in the UFC,” Tsarukyan declared during media day for UFC 311. “Not even in highlights.”
Everyone keeps asking him, “What’s your secret move?” His response? A bit cheeky. “High kick,” he says with a grin. But really, he’s not giving away anything about that secret technique. Same questions over and over—what’s the secret? Honestly, it’s kind of funny how they keep asking.
Tsarukyan might’ve stirred the pot himself by hyping up this hidden move, especially with all eyes on his showdown with Makhachev. Yet, his main focus remains on winning. Whether he’ll actually get to use this mystery move is uncertain, but if he does, it’ll be something nobody’s witnessed before.
“It’ll make you go ‘oh wow, what’s that?’” Tsarukyan teased. “Like an upkick from my last fight—rarely seen but impactful.” Some fighters have done upkicks in the UFC, but this new move? It’s something else entirely.
One thing Tsarukyan can assure: Makhachev won’t see it coming; it’s designed to catch him off guard. “It’s gonna work if I throw it,” Tsarukyan confidently stated.
Until Saturday rolls around, we’re all left guessing if Tsarukyan will pull off this secret move and possibly clinch the UFC lightweight title.