UFC CEO Dana White nonetheless does not suppose Arman Tsarukyan might be trusted in massive spots.
Tsarukyan is extensively seen as a number one contender for the UFC light-weight title. UFC 324 will function an interim title battle between Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje, as Ilia Topria is presently on hiatus on account of private causes. This compelled Tsarukian to as soon as once more monitor the scenario from the skin.
The UFC’s troubles with Tsarukyan stem from his failure to take part within the weigh-ins for his scheduled title battle towards Islam Makhachev in January. It was a extremely anticipated bout, however the UFC was thrown into chaos simply hours earlier than the weigh-in. There was a lot debate as as to if Tsarukyan’s again damage was on account of improper weight reduction.
Within the UFC 323 post-fight press convention, White made his stance on Tsarukian clear (through MMAJunkie).
“You may’t try this,” White mentioned. “He cannot take an opportunity and it may well’t finish there. He has to work his approach again. … He is aware of what is going on on. I do not care what different individuals say. He is aware of what is going on on, and he has to work his approach again to a title shot.”
Tsarukyan is on a five-game profitable streak and is 10-1 in his final 11 fights. It was clear to MMA specialists that Tsarukyan’s expertise may trigger issues for anybody weighing 155 kilos. The issue is that Tsarukian presently does not have the massive star attraction to beat the aforementioned UFC 311 incident.
For now, Tsarukian must be ready in case an damage happens that disrupts his UFC plans. At that time, the highest of the MMA promotion may have the companies of “Ahalkalkets.” Solely time will inform if that chance presents itself, however for now, Tsarukian wonders how lengthy it is going to be till his subsequent alternative presents itself.
