Arman Tsarukyan predicts UFC 284 lightweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski

Arman Tsarukyan believes that Alexander Volkanovski will be the toughest test Islam Makhachev will face, but is confident about the lightweight champion defeating the Australian.

In a recent interview with The Schmo, Tsarukyan was asked about his predictions for the highly anticipated matchup between the two champions at UFC 284. The No.9-ranked lightweight stated:

"This is a good fight. I think this fight's going to show if Islam's the best or not in his game. Volkanovski is number one pound-for-pound and I think for Islam, he's going to be the toughest opponent, you know? My opinion is still that Islam's going to win, but for sure it's not going to be easy like [Charles] Oliveira."

Watch the full interview below:

Islam Makhachev is widely regarded among the best grapplers in the UFC. He won the UFC 155-pound title with a second-round submission against Charles Oliveira at UFC 280. He immediately called for a fight against reigning featherweight king Alexander Volkanovski.

The Australian stepped into the octagon, shook Makhachev's hand and the fans got themselves what can only be described as a superfight. With the lightweight title and No.1 pound-for-pound status on the line, Islam Makhachev will square off against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284 next year.

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Belal Muhammad talks about the Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski fight at UFC 284

Belal Muhammad recently offered his thoughts on Islam Makhachev defending the lightweight title against Alexander Volkanovski. He made some very bold claims about the Dagestan native.

In a recent interview with Helen Yee, Muhammad was asked for his thoughts on the upcoming lightweight title fight at UFC 284 in Perth. 'Remember the Name' predicted:

"I think Islam [Makhachev] dominates. I think Islam is probably the best pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC skillwise... He's not just a grappler. He's good everywhere, there's nobody in that division thats going to mess with him."

When asked for his opinion on the Dagestan native's future as lightweight king, Muhammad showered high praise on Islam Makhachev:

"I think it's going to be a dominant reign. It's going to be like Khabib's [Nurmagomedov] reign. I think Khabib's reign got cut short... But Islam's going to go long and far with it."

Watch Belal Muhammad's full interview below:

Belal Muhammad last fought against Sean Brady at UFC 280, emerging victorious after securing a knockout finish in the second round.

Muhammad has been more vocal over the past couple of years, recently pushing for a title shot against Leon Edwards at the upcoming pay-per-view event in London next year.