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Only Man to Beat Islam Makhachev Helping Arman Tsarukyan Ahead of UFC 311

The only man to defeat Islam Makhachev has been a valuable presence in Arman Tsarukyan’s camp.

Adriano Martins, who knocked out the reigning UFC lightweight champion in October 2015, traveled from Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil, to American Top Team to help Tsarukyan prepare for his main event clash with Makhachev at UFC 311 on Jan. 18 in Los Angeles.

"Master Parrumpa [Marcos DaMatta] believes I have a similar game to Islam and could help Arman a lot in this camp. Since I have a fight on Dec.