UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot

UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot– 6.25.2022 – Fight Predictions and Analysis

Welcome to our collaborative coverage of UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot. Last weekend was an excellent event and we are on the road once against for a great slate of fights today. Our analysis includes a pick for every bout from Dynes Sports contributors Anthony Marro and Nicholas Marro.

As coverage continues, we will keep our records up to date below. Be sure to check out our full reasoning for every pick though as records will not reflect confidence. We will be picking every fight, but likely only recommend betting on a select few.

Current Record

Anthony: 156-88-0 (Last Year 299-200-5)
Nick: 158-86-0 (Last Year 305-194-5)

*Fight odds were last updated from Bet99 on 6-24-2022 at 11pm EST

Preliminary Card- Starts 7:00pm EST

Jinh Yu Frey -240 vs Vanessa Demopoulos +190

Anthony: Opening the card is a women’s strawweight fight with Vanessa Demopoulos fighting Jinh Yu Frey. I am betting on Demopoulos here purely based on value. While Frey has looked great in her previous two wins, the level of competition is nothing spectacular. She faces a fighter in Demopoulos that can control bouts on the mat. These two are on the smaller side of 115 pounds and in terms of strength I imagine things will be fairly even. I think Demopoulos can rely on her grappling skills to take at least two of the judges’ scorecards. This is very likely a fight that goes the distance and I am happy taking a risk on an underdog line this wide. Vanessa Demopoulos by Decision
Nick: Jin Yu Frey was highly regarded coming into the UFC, but she didn’t make it into the promotion until late in her career. She’s fairly well-rounded, but most of her success has come on the mat against smaller and inferior grapplers. She is coming off back-to-back impressive wins over Ashley Yoder and Gloria de Paula, but she’s getting up there in age so there’s at least nominal concern that she could be moving past her prime. Demopoulos was recently awarded her BJJ blackbelt. She has a powerful wrestling base, showing enough ability to score takedowns against lower level opponents. She can be an effective striker, but her defense is questionable at best. She eats a lot of shots against higher-volume strikers, and offensively she often leaves herself open to counter shots. Frey should have technical advantages no matter where this fight goes. Frey has a 90% takedown defense in the UFC and Demopoulos’ one true path to victory is likely via submission. The line does seem a bit wide given the low level nature of this match-up, but Frey is the rightful favorite. As long as she keeps this fight standing and stays out of Demopoulos’ guard she should cruise to a win by KO or decision. Jinh Yu Frey by Decision.

Mario Bautista -180 vs Brian Kelleher +142

Anthony: Next up are two bantamweights, as Mario Bautista and Brian Kelleher do battle. This is the second consecutive fight that Kelleher has drawn into a younger prospect of this division. Bautista has shown flashes of brilliance in the three short years he has been in the UFC. He has very fluid striking, excellent kicks and the ability to land on opponents from both stances. Kelleher is a guy that can land bombs on the feet but I have trouble imagining him keeping pace with Bautista there for very long. He will need to rely on offensive grappling for his best chance at securing a victory here and that is just something I do not believe he is capable of doing. The aging veteran has some decent name value and Bautista may be a fighter the promotion plans to keep around for quite some time. I think he cruises to a victory here by stopping Kelleher’s early attack and doubling his volume on the feet. Mario Bautista by Decision
Nick: Bautista is a powerful striker at range. He does a great job managing distance and he uses feints well to set up his combos. While he’s most comfortable standing and trading, he is also a competent grappler as a brown belt in BJJ. He has a solid wrestling base, which he uses to control position against a wide range of opponents. Against good strikers, he can lean on his grappling. Against good grapplers, he can lean on his striking. He’s coming off a solid win via decision over Jay Perrin, but one could argue Perrin isn’t really a UFC level opponent. Kelleher’s greatest strengths are his KO Power and his outstanding guillotine choke. While he can put opponents away with his hands, he can be over-aggressive at times and as a result he leaves himself open to counters. He’s fun to watch because he’s willing to take damage, but against advanced strikers he often finds himself on the wrong end of exchanges. Bautista will have a speed and size advantage here, but I actually see Kelleher as the more reserved and cerebral of the two. Kelleher’s grappling really isn’t a major strength, but he should be able to mix in takedowns here and I expect he’ll be landing the bigger shots in exchanges. This is another close one to call, but I’ll take the value of Kelleher’s experience as an underdog. Brian Kelleher by Round Two KO.

JP Buys -115 vs Cody Durden -115

Anthony: This is a flyweight match-up between JP Buys and Cody Durden. I do not hold either one of these fighters in very high regard, but they are certainly deserving of spots on the roster in a shallow division. Both are primarily wrestlers that look to establish dominant position as often as they can, by initiating grappling exchanges. Durden offers some different looks from the southpaw stance, but it is hard to distinguish which of these two really is the better striker. It shouldn’t be a contest fought long on the feet and for that reason I am leaning toward Buys slightly. Durden does well implementing his game plan against strikers, but guys that can grapple like Jimmy Flick and Mohamed Mokaev are able to outclass him. Buys is not nearly as proficient as those two on the mat, but I still think he beats Durden to a majority of positions. I am picking him to get the victory, but do not recommend betting him until he proves he can win at the UFC level. JP Buys by Decision
Nick: Cody Durden is a well-rounded and gritty fighter who finds most of his success using his wrestling to keep pressure on his opponents. He’s more than competent on the feet, but there’s nothing about his skillset that suggests he’s going to continue to climb the ranks in this division. Similarly to Durden, JP Buys really hasn’t found much success at the UFC level. He was a highly-regarded prospect coming into the promotion, but he’s likely fighting for his job here as he’s now coming off back to back losses. He’s fairly well-rounded, but his best weapon is certainly his grappling ability. He has a solid wrestling base, but he’s far from refined in terms of his striking on the feet. His durability is questionable, especially coming off his last fight where he was knocked down several times against Montel Jackson. The fact he survived the fight is a testament to his durability, but it’s concerning to see him consistently wobbled. Buys will have technical advantages here, but Durden is like the tougher and more durable fighter of the two. When this fight takes place on the feet, I see Durden having a power advantage. However, I’m not sure it stays there long. Both of these fighters are content to grapple and I see Buys as having the better cardio and BJJ. Buys is the more potent finisher on the ground and Durden has been finished by submission in three of his four professional losses. This is a low confidence play and a fight I could see going either way, but I’m siding with Buys. As long as he withstands early pressure from Durden he should be able to find a submission. JP Buys by Round Three Submission.

Sergey Morozov -148 vs Raulian Paiva +120

Anthony: Next, we have Sergey Morozov taking on Raulian Paiva at bantamweight. Both men had lousy showings in their most recent fights, each walking away with half of their paycheck. Paiva was starched by Sean O’Malley after being decimated by combinations for a full round. Morozov got choked out by Douglas Silva de Andrade. One would think Morozov can control things here by keeping Paiva guessing and landing the harder blows, but honestly these two are fairly even in terms of technical skill. We have seen a lot more out of Paiva, but I still do not like his defensive awareness and decision to move up in weight. At the current odds I will take Morozov but it is not my most confident pick. Sergey Morozov by Decision
Nick: Morozov is a powerful counter-striker. He does an excellent job reading the timing of his opponents and using those reads to set up effective strikes and combinations. When he’s leading striking exchanges, he does a good job working in powerful body kicks. He’s comfortable on the feet, but it’s actually his wrestling and grappling abilities that stand out about him when you watch him on film. He has solid takedown entries and he does an excellent job staying active once he gets his opponents to the ground. He has very clean transitions and he does a good job staying heavy in scrambles. Paiva is a highly technical striker. He has solid footwork and puts out decent volume, but he’s had issues against top level opponents. He has respectable BJJ when his fights hit the mat, but he mostly uses his offense on the ground as a means to get back to his feet. I see Morozov’s grappling and wrestling advantages here as greater than Paiva’s advantage in striking exchanges. Paiva used to fight at 125 lbs, so Morozov should be able to bully him to an extent as this fight is taking place at 135. Sergey Morozov by Decision.

TJ Brown -209 vs Shayilan Nuerdanbieke +166

Anthony: This is a featherweight fight between TJ Brown and Shayilan Nuerdanbieke. After pulling off an upset of Sean Soriano in his last showing, I am surprised to see Nuerdanbieke a large underdog again here today. However, it is to be expected that Brown’s counter wrestling and grappling acumen make him a problem for a fighter in Nuerdanbieke that shoots for a lot of takedowns. I expect Brown should do well in scrambles here. He poses threats to Nuerdanbieke not only on the mat, but also with his superior striking. I also believe that Brown can score takedowns of his own and put the young Nuerdanbieke in positions we really haven’t seen him in before. I may not have much action at odds like this, but Brown is going to be my pick to get his hand raised. TJ Brown by Decision
Nick: TJ Brown is fairly well-rounded, but he is extremely inconsistent. He has sneaky power for a featherweight, but he takes a lot of damage in exchanges. Brown averages more than 4 takedowns per 15 minutes. He carries a solid 62% Takedown accuracy during his UFC tenure, and he’s facing an opponent in Nuerdanbieke who carries an ugly 33% takedown defense. Shayilan is another interesting prospect out of the UFC Performance Institute in China. He’s an extremely aggressive striker but he’s struggled to find much success against the upper level of competition. He has decent grappling ability once the fight hits the mat, but he doesn’t seem to have the strength or the wrestling base to get it there. Additionally, his cardio is suspect as he seems to fade later in fights. He’s coming off a solid win over Sean Soriano, but Soriano is a terrible wrestler and far past his prime. Brown will have an experience advantage here. I also expect him to be more technical on the feet. Additionally, he should be the better wrestler in this match-up. Since Nuerdanbieke is so young, there’s always a chance he makes dramatic improvements between fights. However, based on everything we’ve seen from him so far this feels like Brown’s fight to win or lose. He should be able to take this fight to the ground where he’ll have opportunities to score a finish. TJ Brown by Round One Submission.

Tafon Nchukwi -125 vs. Carlos Ulberg +105

Anthony: The featured prelim is a fight at light heavyweight with Tafon Nchukwi taking on Carlos Ulberg. It has been a shaky start to the career of Ulberg since joining the UFC. The kickboxing star is still in the process of fully transitioning into the sport of MMA and that has been evident since sharing the cage with opponents at this high level. The hand speed and offensive output are all to be commended, but his defense and proper pacing are not quite where they need to be to thrive in the promotion for long. Facing off with Nchukwi today will produce a fan friendly matchup, but also a clash between a precision and power striker. Ulberg should manage range well and pick apart Nchukwi from the outside while looking to avoid the counter shots being returned. It really is a difficult fight to call but at near even odds like this I am going to side with the more technical fighter, Ulberg. Nchukwi is just 2-2 since joining the UFC and yet to finish anybody inside the octagon. Carlos Ulberg by Decision
Nick: Ulberg does a good job mixing in feints to trap his opponents. He’s a decorated kickboxer with Knockout power, but he sometimes leaves himself open to damage in exchanges. This was fully on display in his UFC debut where he fell as a heavy favorite to Kennery Nzechukwu. He looked excellent early in that fight against Nzechukwu, but he blew through his gas tank and ended up KO’d by a far less technical striker in the middle of the second round. He has since scored a win over Fabio Cherant, but Cherant is hardly UFC level and many were critical of Ulberg in that match-up as he was extremely tentative and unwilling to engage. Nchukwi is 6-2 professionally, with four of those wins coming by knockout. In spite of his narrow MMA record, he’s already a very developed striker as a former Muay Thai world champion. Known as a finisher, Nchukwi’s cardio is a bit of a concern here. However, we’ve actually seen him have more success in later rounds than we’ve seen from Ulberg in later rounds. Ulberg is going to have a technical advantage on the feet here, but Nchuwki is more likely to apply pressure and move forward. Additionally, I see Nchukwi as having more power in exchanges and he should be able to lean on his grappling here if he needs to. This is a close match-up, but I’m siding with Nchukwi. He’s been more extensively tested at this level and I see him as the more well-rounded fighter of the two. Tafon Nchukwi by Round Two KO.

Main Card- Starts 10:00pm EST

Chris Curtis -128 vs Rodolfo Vieira +105
Anthony: The main card opens with a middleweight bout between Rodolfo Vieira and Chris Curtis. This is a great matchup stylistically. Vieria is a scary jiu jitsu practitioner that slices through his opponents as soon as the fight hits the mat. He also harbors major flaws however, having very suspect cardio and an inability to stand long and strike on the feet. Curtis is a solid fighter all around who will need to survive the early onslaught from Vieira in order to get his hand raised here for a third straight victory. He is certainly the more skilled fighter on the feet, but I worry about Curtis not getting his hands going quickly enough here to negate Vieira’s forward pressure. There are solid arguments to be made for both sides here, but as with most Viera fights it will be decided by the first six or seven minutes of action. I could see it going either way, but my pick is going to be Vieira. I like the value of him as the underdog to get a quick takedown and finish, although I am not expecting anything easy against someone in Curtis who has proven to be a true dog. Rodolfo Viera by Round One Submission
Nick: This is a classic striker vs. grappler match between two dangerous middleweights. Vieira is the grappler. He is one of the most talented BJJ players in the UFC as a decorated Black belt and Five-time BJJ World Champion. He’s a Freestyle Wrestling and a Combat Sambo Master of sport, but he definitely leans on his jiu-jitsu as it’s far and away his greatest strength. Vieira’s striking is far from technical, but he’s a monster physically so he can put power behind his punches and close distance effectively enough to work opponents to the mat. As dangerous as he is, his cardio is a major liability. He gassed out brutally after only one round against Anthony Hernandez. If he can’t get this fight to the mat quickly, there’s a good chance he’s going to fade and be in trouble. Chris Curtis is coming off back-to-back wins which came in his first two fights in the UFCl. In both match-ups he was getting lit up early, but weaponized his cardio and durability to outlast his opponents. He finished both Phil Hawes and Brendan Allen via KO as a heavy underdog. Curtis is primarily a counter-striker with a tight guard defensively and power in both hands. He has an excellent chin, but the major key for him to win here will be if he can keep this fight standing. Vieira is going to be very dangerous early, but I feel like Curtis knows the game plan here. This is another low confidence play, but I expect Curtis to sprawl-and-brawl until he catches Viera once he starts to fade. Chris Curtis by Round Two KO.

Umar Nurmagomedov -1100 vs Nate Maness +650

Anthony: This is a fight at bantamweight between Nate Maness and Umar Nurmagomedov. The young Nurmagomedov still has a ways to go before I begin hyping him as a future contender, but he has looked great thus far. Similar to his cousin Khabib, Umar has lethal wrestling and top pressure that can melt opponents quickly. He also boasts very clean striking ability for somebody of his caliber grappling. Not many at bantamweight find success like he has, mowing through opponents and starting off at 14-0 as a pro. Maness will be looking to outwork and out-grit Nurmagomedov here, but I do not see effort getting the job done against someone with this much skill. While the odds on this fight have certainly ballooned, I will absolutely be backing Nurmagomedov. Umar Nurmagomedov by Round Two Submission
Nick: Nurmagomedov carries a lot of hype into this match-up, as a former M1 Global Bantamweight Champion and a protege/cousin of Khabib Numagomedov. He’s undefeated at 14-0, a creative striker with excellent footwork and a diverse arsenal of kicks. He’s an excellent wrestler as well, but he prefers to mostly fight on the feet where he usually overwhelms his opponents with speed and power. Nate Maness has a strong right hook, but he often telegraphs it to his opponents, making it easy to duck and defend. He’s coming off an impressive win via KO over Tony Gravely, but Gravely’s striking abilities are far from refined. Maness has a decent takedown defense, but the real key here will be how easily he can get back to his feet if he is taken down. So far in his career, Nate Maness has found a lot of success via his toughness and durability. However, against a technical powerhouse like Numagomedov that just won’t be enough. Nurmagomedov is going to be the better wrestler in this match-up, the more dangerous striker as well as the faster and more explosive athlete. I expect Nurmagomedov to ground Maness early and then have his way with him from there. Umar Nurmagomedov by Round One Submission.

Thiago Moises -275 vs Christos Giagos +214

Anthony: Next, we have a fight at lightweight between Christos Giagos and Thiago Moises. While some may find Moises tough to trust after recent showings, he should fare well here in a grappling heavy bout. I would not consider this a must win after dropping two in a row, but he should be more focused than ever when it comes to executing inside the octagon today. Moises’ losses have largely come when fighting his opponent’s style of fight. Having incredible jiu jitsu like him will only prove to be effective when pressuring forward and initiating grappling exchanges. Giagos is five years older than Moises and far inferior in terms of BJJ. By bringing this fight to the mat early and often I see Moises making quick work of Giagos and overwhelming him with his technical skill. Training at American Top Team has definitely made Moises better versed on the feet, but it is time to get back to his roots and win fights where he is the most comfortable. Thiago Moises by Round Two Submission
Nick: Moises is a jiu jitsu specialist. He has a black belt under Paulo Streckert and boasts six victories by submission. He’s coming off an ugly loss to Joel Alvarez, a fight in which he was dramatically overpowered and considerably outsized. While grappling is certainly his greatest strength, Moises is decent on the feet as well. Prior to his losses to Joel Alvarez and Islam Makhachev, he had been building serious momentum with impressive wins over Michael Johnson, Bobby Green, and Alexander Hernandez. His BJJ is certainly his greatest strength, but he continues to make dramatic improvements in his striking from-fight to fight and there’s a chance he’ll be the better technical striker here. Christos Giagos pushes at a serious pace, especially early in fights. He has solid takedown entries, a decent wrestling base and he usually does a good job avoiding damage on the feet as he absorbs less than 3 strikes per minute. The one major knock on him is his cardio as he doesn’t seem to be nearly as effective in the third or even second rounds of his fights. This is likely the result of his kill-or-be-killed style, which has done him more harm than good at the UFC level. Giagos will be live for an upset early here, but I see Moises starting to take over as this fight wears on. I expect Moises to have moments on his feet, but his game plan should be to ground a tired GIagos after the first and work him to the ground for a finish. Thiago Moises by Round Two Submission.

Alan Baudot -112 vs Josh Parisian -110

Anthony: The featured bout is a matchup at heavyweight between Alan Baudot and Josh Parisian. These are two very mediocre fighters that only earned their placement on the card because of the weight they fight at. Neither has earned a notable win since joining the UFC roster and it feels like the loser of this one will be getting his walking papers. I have to side with Parisian, just because he is slightly more well-rounded. Baudot does little aside from kickbox in hopes of finding the early knockout. One would think that Parisian is the busier fighter, more capable on the mat and more capable in the later rounds. However, he lost his last fight against Don’Tale Mayes in what was an eerily similar matchup on paper. For that reason, I recommend keeping your money away from this fight. Anything can happen with low-level heavyweights like this. Josh Parisian by Round Two KO
Nick: This is a low level heavyweight match-up between two of the worst fighters in the division. Neither of these guys have been impressive at this level and there’s a good chance the loser of this one ends up cut from the roster. Alan Baudot has a decent Judo base, but he hasn’t really shown an ability to lean on his grappling strengths against larger opponents. He has decent technical ability when striking at range, but he has questionable durability. Most of his opponents have found success just pressuring through his shots to close distance. Parisian throws a lot of spinning attacks, which is a strange thing to see from a heavyweight. These moves can be effective, but he also compromises his gas tank if he can’t put his opponents out early. Parisian has power, but it’s going to be extremely difficult for him to consistently get in range to land it. Baudot is sometimes overly conservative, but I expect he’ll be the more athletic and dangerous striker in this match-up. While it is true Baudot lost his last time out against Parker Porter, he was at least competitive. He showed decent cardio and durability and put out more volume than we’ve ever seen him throw on the feet before. This is a low confidence play and I don’t recommend betting on any low level heavyweight match-up, but the pick is Baudot. He seems to be improving and Parisian seems to be standing still. Alan Baudot by Decision.

Shavkat Rakhmonov -434 vs Neil Magny +325

Anthony: The co-main event is a fight at welterweight between Neil Magny and Shavkat Rakhmonov. This is some incredible matchmaking with the undefeated Rakhmonov facing a staple of the division who is always down for a scrap. With many welterweights protecting their rank and avoiding stiff competition, Magny should be praised for his willingness to take this bout. He is going to be more live than the betting line indicates given his ability to make fights ugly and slow. While Rakhmonov is skilled in all areas, he will likely want to strike at range with Magny in order to take control of things early. He has displayed a very wide arsenal of strikes that keep opponents guessing and retreating on the back foot for minutes at a time. Magny usually has the physical strength to clinch opponents and grind them against the cage, but Rakhmonov’s size and capable judo should ensure that Magny does not blanket him as we have seen him do to so many others. I may end up putting a few dollars on Magny in case he is able to pull this off, but my pick is Rakhmonov without a doubt. This is a real tough step up in competition but from what I’ve seen of Shavkat thus far, he is the real deal. Shavkat Rakhmonov by Decision
Nick: Magny is a rangy striker who arguably does his best work in the clinch.He has a seemingly infinite gas tank and he’s shown an uncanny ability to wear on his opponents and take over as his fights wear on. Magny has excellent grappling ability, which was fully on display in a recent win over a tough out in Geoff Neal. He only secured two takedowns in that fight, but his frequent pursuit seemed to frustrate Neal which allowed Magny to to cause the more significant damage. Magny is most recently coming off an impressive win over Max Griffin. He was dominated early in that match-up, but once again weaponized his cardio and took the fight from Griffin in the second and third rounds. Rakhmonov comes into this fight undefeated. The 27-year old Sambo specialist already has notable victories over Da Un Jung, Michel Prazeres, and Carlston Harris. He’s a very dangerous grappler on the mat with a solid wrestling base and creative BJJ. His striking looks a lot more developed than you’d normally see out of a guy so new to the UFC, but he relies on precision more than power.. He’s very tall, but he has a strong judo base, effective sweep takedowns and looks sharp in the scramble as well. The one knock on Rakhmonov is that he’s hittable, but he’s shown solid durability and I expect we continue to see improvements in his defense. There is no denying that this is a step up in competition for Rakmonov. The line has gotten a bit out of hand, but this is a test I expect he’ll pass. He’s going to be the more powerful striker, more dangerous in scrambles, and I also expect he’s more likely to come out firing early here. It wouldn’t shock me to see Magny make it ugly and pull off the upset, as he has done so many times before. Still, Rakhmonov is the pick. He’s simply the more dangerous fighter in this match-up at this point in his career. Shavkat Rakhmonov by Round Two KO.

Arman Tsarukyan -275 vs Mateusz Gamrot +220

Anthony: The main event is a very exciting lightweight matchup with Mateusz Gamrot taking on Arman Tsarukyan. These are two rising stars looking to cement their place among the elites of this stacked division. I think both have what it takes to one day challenge for the title. Tsarukyan lost his UFC debut against Islam Makhachev, but has since rattled off five straight wins. He is a dominant wrestler with excellent takedowns and top control. Tsarukyan is a tough test for anyone given his high work rate and exceptional cardio. I think it is fair that he is the favorite in this matchup, but I am shocked to see the odds this wide. Gamrot is a former KSW double champion and very well-rounded fighter. He may not have the offensive grappling to match Tsarukyan but I trust him to hold his own on the mat, and likely defend a few takedown attempts. He has very sophisticated striking and the power to finish just about anyone at this weight class. While he is not very big for 155 pounds, Gamrot is in excellent physical shape. He has proven five round experience and a resume that compares favorably to Tsarukyan. I find it telling that Tsarukyan is getting guys like Joel Alvarez out inside the distance but struggling to do so with higher caliber opponents. Gamrot is 20-1 as a professional with the only loss coming to Guram Kutetaldze, in what I would consider an awful split decision. It seems that the public is overlooking him in this spot. I have bet on Gamrot in his past three fights and will do so again here at an excellent number. I think he proves to be the better fighter of these two by staying poised on the mat and hurting Tsarukyan in late round striking exchanges. Mateusz Gamrot by Decision

Nick: We have an excellent match-up here between two extremely talented rising contenders at lightweight. Former KSW double-champ, Gamrot is an excellent chain grappler with a wide range of effective takedown entries. He does an excellent job getting low in pursuit of single legs. He has ridiculous cardio, a solid chin, and excellent instincts both scrambling and in striking exchanges. While he doesn’t really have true one-punch knockout power, he lands meaningful strikes that force his opponents to respect him no matter where the fight goes. He’s coming off an impressive submission victory over a talented veteran in Diego Ferreira. He’s able to lean on his wrestling in most match-ups, but stylistically he’s likely meeting his match here against Tsarukyan. Arman Tsarukyan is a gifted wrestler as well as an effective and creative striker. He has an extremely high Fight IQ, he’s a potent finisher and he has also already shown excellent durability against top competition. Tsarukyan is an excellent offensive wrestler with one of the better single-leg entries in the division. His scrambling is outstanding, which was evident in his UFC debut against likely title challenger, Islam Makhachev. Tsarukyan is coming off a dominant win over another highly regarded prospect in Joel Alvarez. Tsarukyan dominated everywhere the fight went, brutally finishing Alvarez via ground and pound in the second round. Gamrot has a chance here. He’s extremely talented and I expect he’ll have his moments. However, Tsarukyan should have a considerable advantage when this fight is standing. He’s also a much better wrestler than any of Gamrots recent opponents. This should be an extremely fun fight but I expect the younger and more explosive Tsarukyan to stay a step ahead. Arman Tsarukyan by Decision.

-Anthony Marro

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-Nick Marro

Twitter: @NickMarroDFS