Arman Tsarukyan’s choice to withdraw from his struggle with Islam Makhachev earlier this 12 months was “a 100 IQ play,” in response to a former UFC fighter.
By the way in which, “Ahal Karakets” was scheduled to have a rematch with Makhachev for the light-weight title at UFC 311. Nevertheless, he withdrew within the eleventh hour attributable to a again damage, and was then changed by Renato Moicano, who was submitted to Dagestani within the first spherical. After establishing himself at light-weight by defending his belt 4 instances, Makhachev moved as much as welterweight and just lately dethroned champion Jacques Della Maddalena.
Final weekend, Tsarukyan additionally returned to the Octagon, scoring a submission victory over Dan Hooker. After the Armenian’s UFC Qatar win, Derek Brunson appeared on X and expressed how strategic his UFC 311 withdrawal actually was. “The One” posted:
Arman Tsarukyan could (or did) play a job with an IQ of 100. Again off from the struggle with Islam, look ahead to him to maneuver up, do not lose and be the #155 man 🤔👀 #UFC.”
Try Derek Brunson’s put up under.
Arman Tsarukyan suffered from extreme again ache whereas reducing weight for UFC 311. He later revealed that overtraining additionally contributed to the damage. His consuming habits and filming a video weblog with Nina Marie Daniele had been criticized by a number of followers for doubtlessly inflicting accidents.
Arman Tsarukyan desires to struggle for the belt early subsequent 12 months
After submitting Dan Hooker within the second UFC Qatar headliner, Arman Tsarukyan known as out UFC light-weight champion Ilya Topria.
“Everyone seems to be working, particularly Ilya (Topuria). In case you are right here, now it’s important to face off. There is just one No. 1 candidate, Arman Tsarukyan. Do not make it straightforward…I will likely be prepared by the tip of January. Please ship me the contract. I will likely be there.”
Try Arman Tsarukyan’s remark under.
In the meantime, “El Matador” has already introduced that he’ll relinquish the 155-pound title relatively than struggle Tsarukian.
