Arman Tsarukyan believes it’s clear from Ilia Topuria’s current remarks that Topuria is trying to duck him in each doable manner. ‘El Matador’ not too long ago appeared in an interview with Álvaro Colmenero, throughout which he expressed his want to battle the No. 5-ranked Paddy Pimblett.
Pimblett and Topuria have harbored animosity for the reason that starting of their UFC careers, and a bout between them could pique followers’ consideration. Throughout the identical sit-down, the Georgian-Spaniard additionally expressed his want to maneuver as much as welterweight in pursuit of beating champion Islam Makhachev, grabbing the third UFC belt, and turning into the primary three-division champion. ‘El Matador’ mentioned:
“I’d wish to battle Paddy in the event that they don’t let me transfer as much as welterweight to battle Islam. As a result of the battle I’d actually like is towards Islam within the third weight class.”
Reacting to Topuria’s above feedback, Arman Tsarukyan clapped again on the champions’ plans. He posted on X:
” Might it’s any extra apparent that el pato is doing all the things in his energy to keep away from preventing me?”
Take a look at Ilia Topuria’s feedback and Arman Tsarukyan’s response beneath:
Arman Tsarukyan Sparks Debate, Accusing Topuria of Cherry-Selecting Fights
Arman Tsarukyan desires the subsequent shot on the 155-pound gold and has accused Ilia Topuria of inactivity. Topuria has not fought since he captured the vacant light-weight championship in June.
Tsarukyan, the No. 1 contender who most not too long ago defended his place with a commanding victory towards Dan Hooker, disapproves of ‘El Matador’s’ lack of curiosity in dealing with him. The Armenian fighter appeared on The Ariel Helwani Present not too long ago and talked about Topuria’s inactivity and looking for simple fights:
“He’s 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”
Take a look at Arman Tsarukyan’s feedback beneath:
Tsarukyan desires to battle once more in January and has called out the UFC to send the contract.
