No. 1 light-weight contender Arman Tsarukyan desires to battle once more this summer time, and he already has a reputation in thoughts for his return bout
Arman Tsarukyan Zeroing In on English Famous person for Summer time Contest
Greater than a 12 months faraway from his final journey to the Octagon, Arman Tsarukyan has already begun to make preparations for his first official contest of 2025. Again in January, the Armenian powerhouse was anticipated to compete reverse reigning 155-lb gold commonplace Islam Makhachev at UFC 311. He was abruptly faraway from the cardboard the day earlier than the battle after it was revealed that he had injured his again main as much as the occasion and was changed by Renato Moicano.
Now centered on getting energetic once more, Arman Tsarukyan is concentrating on a comeback someday in the summertime, and he could have a possible opponent ready for him. Talking with Purple Nook MMA, he responds to widespread light-weight star Paddy Pimblett just lately calling him out, noting how “The Baddy”’s rise within the UFC has made him a stellar power within the division. He additionally said that the matchup might internet him extra supporters from the Englishman’s personal yard.
“Paddy, he appeared superb in his final battle, and now we are able to say he can beat prime 10 fighters,” Arman Tsarukyan mentioned. “Yeah, I’ll take that (battle). I’ll take that as a result of he has an enormous title. He simply beat Michael Chandler, and he has a six or seven win streak. He by no means lose within the UFC. It is sensible to get again and like…to get extra followers from UK.”
Arman Tsarukyan, Paddy Pimblett Amongst Prime Lightweights on the Planet
Since becoming a member of the UFC in 2019, Arman Tsarukyan has ascended to turn into a standout competitor within the 155-lb class, recording unimaginable victories over robust opposition akin to Joel Alvarez, Beneil Dariush and Charles Oliveira. Having not stepped foot within the cage since defeating the latter at UFC 300 final 12 months, “Ahalkalakets” has launched into the longest stretch of inactivity of his profession.
He was final seen collaborating in a grappling match at Karate Fight 54, the place he trounced Makkasharip Zaynukov by unanimous resolution.
In related style, Pimblett has additionally taken the light-weight class by storm, presently residing on the quantity eight spot within the weight lessons prime 10 rankings. Undefeated in his seven UFC fights, the English famous person is coming off of a highlight-reel efficiency in opposition to former Bellator luminary Michael Chandler at UFC 314 final month. Combining his skilled grappling and hanging expertise, Pimblett surgically broke down “Iron,” ultimately nabbing the third spherical knockout win.
