As per latest reviews, reigning UFC light-weight titleholder Ilia Topuria is now fascinated by combating high contender Arman Tsarukyan.
Up to now, “El Matador” had little interest in combating the Armenian. Tsarukyan submitted Dan Hooker final 12 months at UFC Qatar, after which he wasted no time in calling out Topuria. Nevertheless, at the moment, the Georgian-Spaniard mentioned no to Tsarukyan and even opined that he would vacate his title however not combat the Armenian.
Ilia Topuria desires to defend his light-weight title towards Arman Tsarukyan
Ilia Topuria will face present and two-time interim light-weight champion Justin Gaethje in the primary occasion of UFC Freedom 250. After this title unification conflict, during which “El Matador” is assured he’ll win in Spherical 1 by KO, he desires to defend his throne towards “Ahalkalakets.” Throughout an interview with Carlos Contreras Legaspi, he admitted the identical as per Legaspi.
“He actually desires to combat Arman. If there’s one title protection, he’ll need it to be towards Arman subsequent. At that time, it could be plain. I believe if Ilia wins, Arman Tsarukyan would be the subsequent title protection after which we’ll see what occurs after that. As a result of there’s additionally the ambition of combating Islam.”
Take a look at what Carlos Contreras Legaspi has to say about Ilia Topuria under:
After the June 14 bout, Topuria will both stay because the light-weight kingpin or vacate and transfer as much as 170-pounds to combat champion Islam Makhachev. He has additionally proven curiosity in combating Conor McGregor if “The Infamous” wins his comeback bout towards Max Holloway in July.
Arman Tsarukyan, however, will function the official backup for the Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje combat, as introduced by Dana White. The 29-year-old being chosen because the backup fighter for one more light-weight title combat is an efficient signal for him and his followers. Up to now, attributable to Tsarukyan’s antics inside and outdoors the octagon, “Ahalkalaket” was denied a title shot.
If issues go as deliberate on June 14 and nobody will get injured, Tsarukyan might emerge as the following light-weight title challenger after the White Home occasion, and followers might hope to witness a blockbuster conflict with Topuria by the tip of the 12 months whereas each fighters stay of their prime.
