Arman Tsarukyan believes he would beat Khabib Nurmagomedov in a hypothetical UFC battle.
Tsarukyan, who was born in Armenia and lives in Russia, is presently one of many prime lightweights within the UFC. Nurmagomedov, then again, is extensively thought-about probably the greatest lightweights in MMA historical past. Some followers even take into account him one of many biggest fighters of all time, no matter weight class.
Sadly, Tsarukyan was nonetheless simply beginning out when Nurmagomedov retired from competitors in 2021. So that they by no means had an opportunity to battle, and so they by no means will.
That being mentioned, Tsarukyan likes his possibilities in a possible match towards the previous UFC champion.
UFC: Arman Tsarukyan claims he beat Khabib Nurmagomedov by determination
In an interview with Nawid Yosfi, Tsarukyan was requested who would win in a dream matchup. His reply was easy.
“It is me,” he mentioned.
He was then given the chance to elaborate, pointing to his versatility as the important thing to his victory.
“I am extra balanced than him,” he mentioned.
Tsarukyan believes he can beat the previous UFC champion, however admitted he most likely will not be capable to end him.
“Most likely by determination,” he mentioned when requested how he gained.
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👀🦅 Arman Tsarukyan explains his causes for defeating Khabib Nurmagomedov:
“I believe by determination. I am a extra well-rounded fighter than he’s.”
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Tsarukyan is taken into account the No. 1 contender within the UFC light-weight division. That is due to current wins over Dan Hooker and Charles Oliveira. Nevertheless, he has fallen into the unhealthy graces of UFC brass and has but to be given a title shot in consequence. His solely losses within the UFC are towards Mateusz Gamlot and Nurmagomedov protégé Islam Makhachev.
Nurmagomedov retired after efficiently defending his title by submission towards Justin Gaethje. Earlier than that, he defended his light-weight belt towards Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor, additionally by submission. He retired with an expert document of 29 wins and 0 losses.
