Arman Tsarukyan believes reigning UFC light-weight champion Ilia Topuria should transfer as much as welterweight after his subsequent struggle.
Topuria will lock horns with present and two-time interim light-weight titleholder Justin Gaethje on June 14. After the title unification bout, which “El Matador” believes he’ll win by Spherical 1 knockout, he plans to defend his strap in opposition to prime contender Tsarukyan subsequent.
For now, the Armenian is the official backup for the Topuria vs. Gaethje bout, however won’t be in Washington for the UFC Freedom 250 weigh-ins, as he’s booked to face Tony Ferguson at RAF 10 on July 13. Nevertheless, if one thing occurs to both of the White Home principal occasion fighters, Tsarukyan will step in immediately.
Arman Tsarukyan suggests “El Matador” ought to transfer as much as 170-pounds and keep away from him
Throughout a latest interview with MMA Junkie, Arman Tsarukyan opined that after June 14, if the promotion permits Ilia Topuria to maneuver as much as 170-pounds, he ought to fortunately search the transfer.
The Armenian believes Topuria is healthier off taking a shot at three-division historical past in opposition to Islam Makhachev than risking his lightweight title in opposition to “Ahalkalakets.” He quipped:
“If UFC lets him transfer up, he’s gonna transfer up. It’s higher to struggle with Islam than with me. As a result of it’s a 3rd title, massive cash, and if he loses to Islam, it’s okay as a result of he strikes up a weight class and loses to the pound-for-pound king. But when he loses to me at 155 [pounds], he’s going to be gone.”
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Arman Tsarukyan additionally confirmed in a now-viral clip that his subsequent bout shall be a championship struggle scheduled for September in Las Vegas. The 29-year-old additionally added that he might run it again with newly minted BMF titleholder Charles Oliveira.
“My subsequent struggle is a title struggle, which might be in September in LA… I could struggle him [Charles Oliveira] once more.”
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