The previous two-time UFC champion could be completely shocked if No. 1-ranked 155-pounder Arman Tsarukyan would not combat champion Ilya Topria subsequent.
Tsarukyan most not too long ago retained his high spot by submitting Dan Hooker within the second spherical of the UFC Qatar headliner, shouting “El Matador” afterward. Nevertheless, Topria has no real interest in this battle. In a latest interview, the Georgian-Spanish mentioned he want to combat Paddy Pimblett, transfer as much as 170 kilos to combat Islam Makhachev, or combat Makhachev at a catchweight for the pound-for-pound spot.
Akharkaraketz not too long ago spoke with Daniel Cormier about his plans. The Armenian needed to combat for the title subsequent, and if Topuria didn’t need the combat, coach Tsarukian urged him to depart. ‘DC’ might be hoping to win the title as ‘Ahal Karakets’ had been the primary contenders earlier this 12 months and are the identical now.
“I hope you win this title combat… You had been the No. 1 contender in January. You are the No. 1 contender at the moment. In case you’re not competing for the title, I simply do not perceive. I actually do not perceive how anybody can get forward of you, particularly by way of how aggressive it’s and the way good the match goes to be between you and Ilya Topria.”
Try Daniel Cormier’s feedback beneath.
Ilya Topria and Arman Tsarukyan didn’t combat after UFC Qatar
Final weekend at UFC Qatar, Ilia Turia was cageside, hounding his youthful brother Aleksandr, who fought within the preliminaries.
Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker was the headliner of the combat evening. After Tsarukian submitted Hooker within the second spherical, he referred to as for a face-off from Toprea. Nevertheless, “El Matador” didn’t step contained in the octagon.
In the identical interview with Daniel Cormier revealed above, Tsarukyan mentioned he did not wish to face Topria as a result of he was scared forward of a possible transfer to welterweight and was on the lookout for a simple combat.
“He is petrified of me as a result of he needs to combat me. He is aware of why I’ve to have a harmful match with Armand… It is simpler to beat Paddy Pimblett… He is taking a look at a simple combat and he is making some huge cash.”
Try Arman Tsarukyan’s remark beneath.
