UFC light-weight champion Ilia Topuria could be a straightforward combat for Arman Tsarukyan, in accordance with the person himself.
As we all know, Ilia Topuria is without doubt one of the greatest fighters within the sport of combined martial arts proper now. He’s a two-weight world champion, and he has been in a position to blitz by way of some unimaginable opponents as of late, together with Alexander Volkanovski, Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira, all by way of knockout. Now, he has a handful of massive potential challengers on the horizon, and you can argue that Arman Tsarukyan is on the entrance of the queue.
That’s as a result of in the principle occasion of UFC Qatar, Tsarukyan was in a position to dominate and end Dan Hooker inside two rounds. It was the type of win that many consider ought to vault him above Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett within the pecking order, though Ilia Topuria himself hasn’t precisely proven an excessive amount of curiosity in dealing with off in opposition to him.
In his post-fight press conference appearance, Arman defined why he believes he would have the benefit over Ilia Topuria.
Arman Tsarukyan’s view on potential Ilia Topuria combat
“In my thoughts, I see this combat like: I can strike with him at lengthy distance, however at any time when he desires to attempt to field me and throw his exhausting punch, at that second I’m going to shoot and take him down. I consider in myself and I do know I can beat him really easy as nicely.”
“Yeah, he mentioned, ‘For those who’re going to provide me Arman, I’m going to depart this title.’ So he ought to go away the title and provides me anyone. I’m not on the lookout for simple fights. I can combat with anyone, and the UFC is aware of I’m open to anyone. I don’t know why he’s making an attempt to not name my identify. He is aware of that the primary and the actual fighter is me.”
