UFC CEO Dana White lately addressed some of the vital questions amongst followers. The query is, when will Armand Tsarikhuan get one other shot on the 155-pound championship?
Tsarukyan lately defeated Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar and referred to as out champion Ilya Topria. Nevertheless, Topuria went on hiatus the next week, after which the UFC introduced an interim title combat between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett. White additionally declared that the winner of this provisional match will return to combat “El Matador” to unify the belts.
After Gaethje vs. Pimblett was introduced, the ‘Ahal Karakets’ wished a BMF title combat, however the UFC has booked BMF champion Max Holloway to face Charles Oliveira in a rematch at UFC 326.
No. 1 UFC light-weight contender Arman Tsarukyan obtained his first shot on the undisputed title in a rematch with then-lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 311 earlier this 12 months. Nevertheless, the Armenian participant withdrew within the eleventh hour because of a decrease again damage.
The promotion didn’t take this withdrawal flippantly, with White asserting on the UFC 311 press convention that Tsarukyan would wish to return to sq. one and try for a title shot once more.
After his current submission victory over Hooker, ‘Ahal Karakets’ thought he had executed sufficient to maneuver in direction of a title shot. Nevertheless, in the course of the UFC 323 post-fight press convention earlier tonight, White revealed the true purpose Tsarukyan missed out on a title shot and what he should do subsequent to win the title.
Dana White ignores rankings, says Arman Tsarukyan wants yet another win
UFC CEO Dana White would not assume Arman Tsarukyan is doing sufficient to get one other title shot. Shifting up in weight, serving as backup for the UFC 317 headliner, and lately defeating Hooker will not be sufficient for Tsarukyan to have a shot at undisputed UFC light-weight gold.
White reaffirmed what he mentioned earlier this 12 months.
“He had an opportunity and you understand how it went. He’ll should work his method again. I do not care what the numbers say.”
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