Islam Makhachev’s welterweight debut last Saturday night didn’t thrill everyone, especially those tired of a grappling-heavy main event. But it certainly sparked immediate debate about what comes next for the UFC’s newest double champion. And despite the long list of potential opponents lining up for the Dagestani star, one name keeps rising above the rest—Ilia Topuria.

After Makhachev made the jump to welterweight, Topuria accused him of dodging a showdown and conveniently leaving behind the lightweight strap he later claimed. True or not, fans can’t stop imagining what happens when Topuria’s crisp boxing collides with Makhachev’s dominant grappling. But according to Arman Tsarukyan , he already knows how that matchup plays out.

Arman Tsarukyan feels Makhachev won’t have an easy t

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