Arman Tsarukyan confirmed why he is the highest contender within the light-weight division in his one-sided win over Dan Hooker within the UFC Qatar predominant occasion final weekend. He believed the second-round submission win would earn him a title shot, however the champion would reasonably battle another person.
After profitable the title by knocking out former champion Charles Oliveira at UFC 317, titleholder Ilia Topuria referred to as out Paddy Pimblett. „The Baddy“ was in attendance and entered the octagon and the 2 had a fiery trade that ended with Topuria shoving Pimblett. In current interviews, Topuria reiterated that he’d wish to face Pimblett in his first title protection.
Tsarukyan accused Topuria of being ’scared‘ to battle him. He believes „El Matador“ is on the lookout for straightforward matchups that pay effectively.
„He does not wish to battle me. He is terrified of me,“ Tsarukyan instructed Daniel Cormier. „It is simpler to beat Paddy Pimblett, make straightforward battle and go and transfer up and Arman generally is a champion at 155 and I am going up and battle for a 3rd title. It is the most effective case situation for him. He is pondering for simple fights and making good cash.“
„He is simply avoiding me. Not doing something for the media me versus him as a result of he needs to create one thing with Paddy. He does not wish to even point out my identify,“ continued Tsarukyan.
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Tsarukyan has no intentions of combating once more earlier than receiving a title shot. The following time he steps contained in the octagon, he expects it to be for the belt.
„No means,“ Tsarukyan answered when requested if he’d take a bout earlier than combating for the championship. „If it is not Conor McGregor, I would not battle.“
Tsarukyan does not suppose Pimblett poses a risk to Topuria and doubts he can compete with the highest of the division.
„Paddy can’t beat even Oliveira. He can’t beat even Hooker. He can’t beat [Dustin] Poirier. He can’t beat [Justin] Gaethje. He can’t beat [Max] Holloway. He can’t beat me. If he’ll even Gaethje, I’ll say, yeah, this man’s good,“ Tsarukyan mentioned. „He sucks.“
