No. 1 light-weight contender Arman Tsarukyan needs to struggle once more this summer time, and he already has a reputation in thoughts for his return bout
Arman Tsarukyan Zeroing In on English Famous person for Summer time Contest
Greater than a yr faraway from his final journey to the Octagon, Arman Tsarukyan has already begun to make preparations for his first official contest of 2025. Again in January, the Armenian powerhouse was anticipated to compete reverse reigning 155-lb gold normal Islam Makhachev at UFC 311. He was instantly faraway from the cardboard the day earlier than the struggle after it was revealed that he had injured his again main as much as the occasion and was changed by Renato Moicano.
Now targeted on getting energetic once more, Arman Tsarukyan is concentrating on a comeback someday in the summertime, and he may have a possible opponent ready for him. Talking with Purple Nook MMA, he responds to fashionable light-weight star Paddy Pimblett just lately calling him out, noting how “The Baddy”’s rise within the UFC has made him a stellar pressure within the division. He additionally said that the matchup might internet him extra supporters from the Englishman’s personal yard.
“Paddy, he seemed superb in his final struggle, and now we are able to say he can beat high 10 fighters,” Arman Tsarukyan stated. “Yeah, I’ll take that (struggle). I’ll take that as a result of he has a giant identify. He simply beat Michael Chandler, and he has a six or seven win streak. He by no means lose within the UFC. It is sensible to get again and like…to get extra followers from UK.”
Arman Tsarukyan, Paddy Pimblett Amongst High Lightweights on the Planet
Since becoming a member of the UFC in 2019, Arman Tsarukyan has ascended to change into a standout competitor within the 155-lb class, recording unimaginable victories over sturdy opposition comparable to Joel Alvarez, Beneil Dariush and Charles Oliveira. Having not stepped foot within the cage since defeating the latter at UFC 300 final yr, “Ahalkalakets” has launched into the longest stretch of inactivity of his profession.
He was final seen taking part in a grappling match at Karate Fight 54, the place he trounced Makkasharip Zaynukov by unanimous choice.
In related vogue, Pimblett has additionally taken the light-weight class by storm, at present residing on the quantity eight spot within the weight courses high 10 rankings. Undefeated in his seven UFC fights, the English celebrity is coming off of a highlight-reel efficiency towards former Bellator luminary Michael Chandler at UFC 314 final month. Combining his knowledgeable grappling and putting abilities, Pimblett surgically broke down “Iron,” finally nabbing the third spherical knockout win.
