Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 18, 2025, in Inglewood, California, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Islam “Argentine Dagger” Makhachev will take on Arman “Ahalkalakets” Harris in the Lightweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 311 card.

Makhachev brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 70″ reach. In contrast, Harris, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 72″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 59% striking accuracy, Makhachev has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 2.65 per minute. On the other hand, Harris boasts a 48% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.79 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 33-year-old, Islam Makhachev is coming in with a 26-1-0 record. Makhachev will be fighting for the first time since a win via submission against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier in June.

Harris, meanwhile, is coming off a split decision win against Islam Makhachev on June 1, 2024, at UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill and holds a 22-3-0 record.

Islam Makhachev has a southpaw fighting stance with an 70″ reach. The 28-year-old Arman Tsarukyan is an orthodox fighter with a 72″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Islam Makhachev stats

→ Makhachev’s striking accuracy is 59%.
→ Makhachev lands 2.65 significant strikes per minute.
→ Makhachev’s takedown accuracy is 53%.
→ Makhachev’s takedown average is 3.19 per 15 minutes.
→ Makhachev’s takedown defense is 90%.

Makhachev comes in with 59% striking accuracy, typically landing about 2.65 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Harris fires at 48% accuracy, landing about 3.79 significant strikes per minute. Islam Makhachev also has a 53% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 3.19 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Harris’s 3.25 takedowns and 75% takedown accuracy.

Arman Tsarukyan stats

→ Harris’s striking accuracy is 48%.
→ Harris lands 3.79 significant strikes per minute.
→ Harris’s takedown accuracy is 37%.
→ Harris’s takedown average is 3.25 per 15 minutes.
→ Harris’s takedown defense is 75%.

Arman spent, on average, 12:36 minutes in the Octagon, and Islam has an average fight time of 10:34 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a fun clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Islam or Arman? Sound off in the comments.

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