Arman Tsarukyan has revealed why a possible grappling match with Islam Makhachev won’t ever occur.
‘Ahalkalakets’ has saved himself busy after being denied a title shot within the UFC. He most lately confronted off towards Sharaputdin Magomedov in Armenia beneath the Hype FC banner, and the grappling bout ended in a draw after six minutes.
After the Magomedov bout, Tsarukyan was knowledgeable by Pink Nook MMA that Makhachev just isn’t curious about assembly Tsarukyan in a grappling match as a result of the Russian believes that from such outings, he can’t make the type of cash he makes within the UFC. Tsarukyan additionally seconds Makhachev’s ideas. He mentioned:
“Within the brief time period, this grappling match gained’t occur. As a result of Islam makes very large cash within the UFC. I don’t assume anyone can afford to pay him that amount of cash.”
Try Arman Tsarukyan’s feedback beneath:
Tsarukyan made his UFC debut towards Islam Makhachev in 2019, shedding by unanimous determination. In 2025, at UFC 311, when Makhachev was the light-weight champion, Tsarukyan was slated to problem him for the title. Nevertheless, ‘Ahalkalakets’ withdrew from the bout due to a again damage.
Sharaputdin Magomedov’s Coach Requires a Muay Thai Showdown Between ‘Bullet’ and Arman Tsarukyan
Earlier than the latest contest between Arman Tsarukyan and Sharaputdin Magomedov, the latter’s coach, Gor Azizyan, admitted {that a} draw within the grappling bout with Tsarukyan may very well be thought-about a win for ‘Bullet’ as grappling is Tsarukyan’s stronghold and Magomedov is a Muay Thai striker.
Azizyan therefore prompt a possible Muay Thai match between the 2. He instructed Pink Nook MMA:
“If he manages to defend every thing, that alone could be a win for him, proper? Even a draw could be a win for Shara, since this isn’t his self-discipline… Think about what would occur if Arman confronted Shara in a Muay Thai match. He wouldn’t even be capable to defend himself.”
Try Gor Azizyan’s feedback beneath:
