Arman Tsarukyan and Ilia Topuria’s on-line back-and-forth continues. Now, Tsarukyan has referred to as out Topuria as soon as extra, accusing him of in search of simple fights to defend his strap, earlier than transferring as much as 170-pounds.
Tsarukyan believes Topuria can’t transfer as much as welterweight to problem champion Islam Makhachev presently, as ‘El Matador’ has not defended his light-weight belt even as soon as. He, therefore, needs the Georgian-Spaniard to defend his belt and be extra energetic. Topuria final fought Charles Oliveira in June for the vacant strap.
In an interview with Ariel Helwani, ‘Ahalkalakets’ mentioned this in regards to the 155-pound champion:
“He’s [Ilia Topuria] looking for simple fights and to defend that belt and go up, and UFC is attempting to make him a famous person and defend the title. As a result of proper now, he can not go as much as 170 as a result of he didn’t defend the title. You gotta show you’re a actual champion.”
Take a look at Arman Tsarukyan’s feedback under:
Tsarukyan most lately fought Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar and secured a spherical two submission victory, after which he referred to as out the UFC and Topuria. ‘Ahalkalakets’ needs to make a fast turnaround and combat early subsequent 12 months for the belt.
UFC Legend Claims Arman Tsarukyan May Be Ilia Topuria’s Kryptonite
After submitting Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar, Arman Tsarukyan cemented his spot because the No.1 UFC light-weight contender as soon as extra. Nevertheless, as per rumours, Topuria is scheduled to lock horns with Paddy Pimblett subsequent.
Former UFC double champion Daniel Cormier doesn’t assist the thought of a Topuria vs. Pimblett bout proper now. In a latest episode of Good Man / Dangerous Man, ‘DC’ mentioned:
I believe Paddy Pimblett is enjoyable. I believe Paddy Pimblett has a brilliant future in preventing… If Islam Makhachev is now the welterweight champion, I imagine the 2 greatest lightweights on the planet are Arman Tsarukyan and Ilia Topuria, and that’s not even a query anymore… He’s [Arman] large, he’s sturdy, he can actually wrestle, he can strike, he can do nearly the whole lot, and his high management is what’s the actual challenge, and I imagine that’s the scary thought for anybody who’s an Ilia Topuria fan. If there’s anybody who can replicate the sport of Makhachev, it’s Arman Tsarukyan.”
Take a look at Daniel Cormier’s feedback under:
