Arman Tsarukyan is leaning in direction of Paddy Pimblett over Justin Gaethje, slightly than anybody who will win the following shot on the UFC Light-weight Championship. After halting Charles Oliveira on a strike at UFC 317, Ilia Topria, the newly crafted UFC 155 pound title holder, is ready for his first title protection.
Many think about Talkian to be the following potential within the title, however it’s potential that the promotion will pursue different choices moreover the second-place candidate. Justin Gesche is the light-weight fifth place and infrequently comes to advertise in tight spots, however he has additionally secured a number of title photographs earlier than. Pimblett ranks seventh in gentle weight, however he has the longest-running story in Topuria, as the 2 have been outdoors of their Octagon rivalry for a few years.
In response to Tsarukyan, wanting on the gentle division and the way issues play within the championship, when stating the extent of title contenders,
“(Justin)Geshe would not combat Topria (Ilia)Topuria…I believe it is extra doubtless (Pedestrian) Pinblett than Gache. I believe he’ll defend the title. He’ll make historical past and some huge cash.”
Arman Tsarukyan will compete towards the previous UFC light-weight champion tomorrow
Arman Tsarukyan checks expertise towards people woven into the lineage of his UFC light-weight titles. The combatant in query was additionally the previous WEC light-weight champion. Tsarukyan will face Benson Henderson in a submission grappling contest at ACBJJ 18 on September nineteenth.
Earlier than motion started on the Dynamo Volleyball Area in Moscow, Russia, a press convention was held to additional spotlight this battle between the previous and current of UFC light-weight rivals.
