
This Saturday night at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, Islam Makhachev and Armen Tsarukyan will enter the octagon for a second time at UFC 311.
The odds for betting on UFC 311 are posted at each of the online sportsbooks that we review here at SBL. Match lines will remain posted up until the opening bell rings for each fight, and some books will allow for live betting that can last into the final rounds.
Makhachev and Tsarukyan’s first fight happened at a UFC Fight Night in April 2019, where Makhachev won by unanimous decision after three rounds of combat.
Here is the Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan tale of the tape for their second bout at UFC 311.
Islam Makhachev – UFC Lightweight Champion
- Nickname: “The Eagle”
- Nationality: Russian (Dagestan)
- Height: 5’10” (178 cm)
- Reach: 70″ (178 cm)
- Record: 26-1 (W-L)
- Age: 32 (Born September 27, 1991)
- Weight Class: Lightweight (155 lbs.)
Armen Tsarukyan
- Nationality: Armenian
- Height: 5’7″ (170 cm)
- Reach: 70″ (178 cm)
- Record: 22-3 (W-L)
- Age: 27 (Born October 11, 1996)
- Weight Class: Lightweight (155 lbs.)
The betting lines for the Monday before the fight heavily favor Makhachev to win and advance his win-loss record to an impressive 27-1.
Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan Betting Line
- Makhachev -435
- Tsarukyan +325
Tsarukyan has compiled a record of 22-3, and a fourth loss at this juncture wouldn’t necessarily descend him to the middle of the card. Still, main event status and a potential title reign are at stake for Arman.
The moneyline odds for Tsarukyan to win are listed at +325 at Bovada, which will award gamblers $3.25 per dollar wagered on him to win if he gets his hand raised on Saturday.
Makhachev is a skilled grappler, with 12 of his wins coming via submission. He is also a capable striker, winning five fights by knockout. His cardio is not in question either, as nine of his wins have been by decision, including his first fight versus Tsarukyan.
The only loss of Makhachev’s career was almost nine years ago at UFC 192.
Tsarukyan is a balanced fighter who has pretty much an equal chance of beating you via knockout, submission, or decision. His powerful striking and fast pace has the potential to end a fight early, but Makhachev’s skill should keep him at bay for much of the match.
Will The Fight Go The Distance?
- Yes -165
- No +125
Prop bets for UFC 311 suggest that the fight will go the distance.
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