Dana White lately confirmed that Arman Tsarukyan headbutting Dan Hooker in the course of the UFC Qatar ceremonial weigh-ins factored into the promotion’s resolution to not give him one other undisputed light-weight title shot.
UFC’s latest wave of matchmaking has been critiqued by many. Amongst different bouts, the promotion additionally acquired backlash after they introduced an interim light-weight title between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett, which can headline UFC 324.
Followers thought Tsarukyan vs. Hooker to be a title eliminator bout. The Armenian fighter gained the struggle by submission within the second spherical and known as out champion Ilia Topuria. Nevertheless, the promotion denied him a second title alternative, primarily due to his withdrawal from the UFC 311 title struggle towards then-lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.
Making weight for UFC 317 subsequent and successful towards ‘The Hangman’ haven’t been sufficient for Arman Tsarukyan to get again within the good books of the UFC. And headbutting Hooker made issues even worse.
In an interview with Robbie Fox, the UFC CEO confirmed the identical:
“100% [Arman Tsarukyan headbutting Dan Hooker at the weigh-in played a factor in him not getting a UFC title shot] Lots of issues have factored in.”
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Arman Tsarukyan desires to be again up for Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett bout
‘Ahalkalakets’ has accepted that he wants to attend for an additional title shot. Nevertheless, within the meantime, the 29-year-old desires to function backup for the UFC 324 headliner between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett on January 24.
On the ACBJJ 20 presser, the No. 1 UFC lightweight contender had mentioned:
“Even when it’s 10 days earlier than or 5 days, I’ll be accepting the struggle. I’ll have my weight checked and be in form. I’ll prepare, spar, and I’ll attempt to not get injured after I’m sparring. However I’ll push myself. I’ll have fun New Yr’s in Armenia, then I’ll go to Las Vegas for the Pimblett vs Gaethje struggle. It’s not straightforward, our weight shouldn’t be straightforward, however I’ll be prepared.”
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