Usman Nurmagomedov has as soon as extra proven curiosity in dealing with high UFC light-weight contender Arman Tsarukyan down the road.
The unbeaten PFL light-weight titleholder might soon become a free agent. He’s approaching the tip of his contract, and his teammate, UFC two-division champion Islam Makhachev, has already suggested him to maneuver to the UFC to face elite competitors. The P4P king believes Usman Nurmagomedov nonetheless has room for enchancment, though he is likely one of the greatest lightweights on the planet, who’s undefeated and boasts a report of 21-0.
Nurmagomedov made the primary protection of the PFL light-weight strap earlier this yr towards Alfie Davis and gained by Spherical 3 submission. Subsequent month, he’s going to make his second title protection at PFL New York towards the undefeated Archie Colgan.
Usman Nurmagomedov explains how the concept of combating Arman Tsarukyan Has Been on His Thoughts Since 2020
Throughout a latest interview with Adam Zubayraev, Usman Nurmagomedov lauded Arman Tsarukyan, including that the Armenian is a well-rounded combined martial artist, and Nurmagomedov believes sometime they may meet contained in the octagon.
The Russian described Tsarukyan as an “fascinating character,” pointing to the latter’s RAF run and social media presence, the place he’s been collaborating with influencers and staying lively with participating content material nonstop.
Usman Nurmagomedov additionally revealed that the concept of combating Tsarukyan was planted in his thoughts again in 2020.
“I believe it’s nearly inevitable. Again in 2020, it was the primary or second occasion ever in Abu Dhabi. Me, Tagir, and Islam. We got down to battle there. We have been in Moscow. Uncle Abdulmanap was within the hospital then. It was truly that day when Uncle Manap handed away. About two or three hours earlier than, we have been within the elevator with Umar, and I noticed Arman. I used to be like, ‘ Is that the man who fought Islam?.’ That was 5 – 6 years in the past. And he stated, ‘Sure.’ Then I stated ‘In the future, I’ll battle him.’ I used to be fascinated by it even again then.”
He added:
“In my view, someday we are going to cross paths. It could occur, and the possibilities are excessive… I like him [Arman Tsarukyan] as a fighter. He’s very well-rounded… It’s purely in regards to the sport. As a human being, he’s an fascinating character. I’ve received no points with him.”
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As Usman talked about, Arman Tsarukyan made his UFC debut in 2019 towards Islam Makhachev and misplaced by choice. In 2025, when Makhachev was nonetheless the light-weight champ, the 2 have been slated to run it again. Nevertheless, the 29-year-old pulled out resulting from a hernia.
Tsarukyan nonetheless considers Islam Makahchev his hardest problem. Nevertheless, the 34-year-old has now moved as much as 170 kilos, the place he’s the champion. So a rematch appears unimaginable anytime quickly.
The Armenian is anticipated to face newly minted UFC light-weight champion Justin Gaethje subsequent, except the promotion denies him one other title shot for his antics, regardless of being the highest contender.
