Thomson explained why Makhachev will defeat Tsarukyan

Dmitriy Kel Dec. 12, 2024, 8 a.m.

Retired American mixed martial arts veteran Josh Thomson shared his thoughts on the rematch between UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan, which will take place on January 18 at UFC 311 in Los Angeles, USA.

"Makhachev's ingenuity, his fight IQ allowed him to win the first fight. Arman has gotten much better, but what he doesn't have yet is a fighter's IQ. And it's still raw. He's young. Islam has more experience fighting at the elite level. And I think Islam will win," Thompson stated on the Weighting In podcast.

Recall that the first fight between Makhachev and Tsarukyan took place in April 2019 and ended with the victory of the current holder of the belt on points.

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