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Eddie Alvarez believes that UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev may meet his match in Arman Tsarukyan. Makhachev recently defended his title against Dustin Poirier, showcasing a more risk-taking style compared to his mentor, Khabib Nurmagomedov. While Khabib focused on wearing opponents down, Makhachev tends to take more chances, making him potentially more vulnerable according to Alvarez.
Despite Makhachev's preference for challenging the welterweight title, Alvarez suggests that he and his team are avoiding a rematch with Tsarukyan, who has shown significant improvement since their initial bout in 2019. Alvarez believes Tsarukyan's wrestling skills could pose a challenge to Makhachev, especially after observing Poirier's ability to defend against Makhachev's takedowns.
Alvarez predicts that Tsarukyan, with his wrestling background, could potentially nullify Makhachev's wrestling dominance and even take him down at times. This shift in dynamics could reveal Makhachev's vulnerabilities and test his adaptability in the face of adversity.