Arman Tsarukyan would not assume extremely of Michael Chandler as a top-level MMA fighter and hinted as a lot when he slammed the previous Bellator MMA champion a number of instances in a latest interview. The dialog in query befell on Daniel Cormier’s YouTube channel, the place Tsarukian addressed a number of matters following his latest submission victory over Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar.
A kind of topics facilities on the rumored UFC light-weight title match between reigning 155-pound kingpin Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett, with rumors circulating about it doubtlessly occurring early subsequent yr. When the previous two-division UFC champion was requested if he thought Pimblett had something in retailer for Topuria, Cormier responded, making a little bit joke about Pimblett’s win over Michael Chandler.
“No manner, no manner…Okay, how many individuals destroyed Michael Chandler? He is 40 years outdated. He had six losses, two wins, and a four-fight dropping streak within the UFC. They tried to make him a celebrity like he’s, however I do not know. However yeah, he had battle, however he is not an elite fighter. You may inform by the extent.”
Arman Tsarukyan mentioned he would terminate the DC interview if Cormier praised Pimblett.
Armand Tsarukyan, within the dialog talked about above with Daniel Cormier, additional emphasised his emotions in the direction of Paddy Pimblett by stating that he would instantly cease the chat if Cormier gave props to Pimblett. Pimblett and Tsarukyan are each in unfastened title challenger talks, so it is no surprise we’ll see extra of any such banter within the coming weeks.
Tsarukyan expressed no confidence that Pimblett may beat most of the high contenders close to the highest of his weight class, naming Charles Oliveira, Dan Hooker, Max Holloway and the retired Dustin Poirier as names that “The Buddy” will not have the ability to beat.
Daniel Cormier appeared a bit shocked by this characterization of Arman Tsarukyan, with the latter stating that he would terminate calls with the previous if DC gave constructive suggestions about Paddy Pimblett.
