Arman Tsarukyan could also be Ilia Topria’s kryptonite.
To many within the MMA group, Tsarukyan is clearly the No. 1 contender for the UFC light-weight championship. Nevertheless, ‘Ahar Karakets’ discovered themselves trying from the skin inward. Justin Gaethje gained the interim title with a unanimous choice win over Paddy Pimblett, making his first shot at Topria’s 155-pound gold medal.
Nonetheless, I really feel it is solely a matter of time earlier than Tsarukyan competes in one other title combat. Demetrius Johnson, the best UFC flyweight of all time, expressed his religion in Tsarukian on his YouTube channel. The truth is, “Mighty Mouse” feels that Tsarukyan has the perfect shot at dethroning Topria (h/t MMAJunkie).
“After coaching with him, I believe if he fights Ilia Topria, he has the athleticism, ability set, blended martial arts, and mindset to have the ability to beat Ilia Topria,” Johnson mentioned of Tsarukyan on his YouTube channel. “Does he need to have a shot on the title over Justin Gaethje? Truthfully, Arman Tsarukyan ought to have fought Justin Gaethje or Paddy Pimblett for the interim title, however he didn’t.
“They did not select him. They selected Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje beat Paddy Pimblett. So by regulation, the interim champion ought to combat Ilia Topria subsequent. That is a combat that should occur. After that, Arman Tsarukyan ought to combat the winner of Justin Gaethje vs. Ilya Topria. I believe Arman Tsarukyan has an opportunity to win at light-weight.”
Tsarukyan has been in a foul spot with the UFC since he did not weigh in for his scheduled title combat in opposition to Islam Makhachev in January 2025. It was a extremely anticipated match that didn’t occur attributable to harm. UFC CEO Dana White claimed that different points had been stopping Tsarukyan from competing behind the scenes.
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