Former UFC double champion Daniel Cormier just lately gave his two cents on why he thinks a battle between Arman Tsarukyan and Ilia Topuria should occur eventually.
Ahalkalakets’ had known as out Topuria earlier this yr, after his spherical two submission win over Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar. Nevertheless, the Georgian-Spaniard went on hiatus for private causes and has ZERO curiosity within the battle.
The constant back-and-forth between Tsarukyan and Topuria on the web has demonstrated the dangerous blood between the 2. The Armenian thinks ‘El Matador’ is ducking him, and Topuria thinks ‘Ahalkalakets’ doesn’t deserve a second title shot after pulling out of UFC 311 title battle vs. Islam Makhachev.
For Tsarukyan, combating for the undisputed belt anytime quickly appears unattainable, because the promotion has introduced an interim title battle between Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje to headline UFC 324. The winner of this bout will battle Topuria later this yr to unify the titles.
Daniel Cormier picks Arman Tsarukyan as the present finest UFC light-weight, says Topuria vs Tsarukyan should occur
‘DC’ just lately shared his ideas on who he thinks is the most effective light-weight within the UFC in the mean time. Cormier selected Arman Tsarukyan as the present finest 155-pounder. The 46-year-old additionally added why he thinks Ilia Topuria vs. Tsarukyan should occur. He instructed Pink Nook MMA:
“I believe that Arman Tsarukyan is doing all the pieces to remain lively. Hear, man, this man may simply be the most effective light-weight on the planet since Islam’s gone. He’s actually good. He’s huge, he’s robust, and he’s bodily. The champion, Ilia Topuria, is super. I believe Ilia and Arman are the 2 finest guys on the planet. I believe they should battle sooner or later as a result of I believe Paddy Pimblett is superior, Justin Gaethje is superior. Arman and Ilia appear to have one thing. And never solely one thing by way of ability, however between the 2, that we are able to construct a fantastic battle round…They should battle sooner or later.”
Take a look at Daniel Cormier’s feedback under:
Alternatively, after being denied a second title shot, Tsarukyan has already declared himself as a champion and not using a belt. He posted on Threads:
“#1 subsequent to my title for a cause. The belt is only a formality at this level.”
