UFC light-weight challenger Arman Tsarukyan says the promotion is now extra targeted on drama than precise fights.
Tsarukian is at present one of many high prospects in his division. Nonetheless, to date he has not been in a position to win the title.
That being mentioned, he has saved himself very busy exterior of the cage, collaborating in an extended listing of wrestling and grappling, collaborating in dozens of main streams, and showing at a number of public occasions. All through his busy schedule, drama has adopted him in every single place.
No, this drama isn’t like that.
Tsarukyan is creating viral moments, for higher or worse, wherever he goes. That is by specification.
In an interview with Patrick Guess-David, Tsarukyan claimed that the UFC is at present extra targeted on drama and high-profile moments than precise fights.
Tsarukyan: UFC is extra about drama than fights
“It is good for the UFC,” Tsarukyan mentioned. “You suppose they did not prefer it? They appreciated it…
“This sport is getting greater, not due to the fights, however due to the drama, like Conor (McGregor), Khabib (Nurmagomedov), (Nate) Diaz…together with the trash discuss,” he added. “It isn’t simply the combat, it is what occurs earlier than the combat. The (McGregor) bus factor was a sizzling matter. That combat (in opposition to Nurmagomedov) was the largest combat within the UFC due to that.”
“If there hadn’t been that battle earlier than, yeah, Conor Khabib, they talked trash in press conferences, they fought, and it is gone.”
Tsarukyan final fought in October, when he simply succumbed to Dan Hooker. Earlier than that, his subsequent win got here all the best way again in 2024, when he defeated former champion Charles Oliveira by determination. No combat is at present booked, however he’s broadly anticipated to combat the winner of the Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje title combat at UFC Freedom 250 on June 14th. He has additionally provided to function a backup fighter for the combat if both fighter withdraws.
