Arman Tsarukyan in victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/@UFC
UFC Hall of Famer and commentator for the company, Daniel Cormier raised Arman Tsarukyan. Tsarukyan has been in line to fight for the lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg) since he was removed from the title fight against Islam Makhachev.In January 2025, just one day before the event. Regardless, 'DC' considers him "the best lightweight in the world".
Cormier argued that Tsarukyan is actually the most difficult challenge he expects. Ilia Topuria And that this fight has to happen at some point to determine the best lightweight fighter on the planet.
"This guy (Tsarukyan) is the best lightweight in the world, ever since Islam (Makhachev) left, he's been very good. He's big, strong, physical. The champion." Ilia Topuria It's incredible. I think Ilia and Arman are the two best guys in the world. I think they need to fight at some point.
Paddy Pimblett it's amazing. Justin gaethje It's incredible. Arman and Ilia seem to have something in common, and not just in terms of skill, but between the two we could build a great fight. I think Arman is fantastic. He's good. He also had a great performance against... Dan Hooker", said Daniel Cormier to 'Red Corner MMA'.
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Arman Tsarukyan remains in line to challenge for the lightweight title.
Arman Tsarukyan was left out of the dispute for the interim lightweight title of UFC 324, on January 24th. Justin gaethje e Paddy Pimblett They fight for the interim belt, while the current champion... Ilia Topuria He is dealing with some problems in his personal life.
Arman Tsarukyan He is currently ranked number one in the lightweight division and is ranked 15th in the pound-for-pound list. Given these impressive numbers, Daniel Cormier I had hoped Tsarukyan would speak out more about being left out of the title race.
"I don't know why Arman (Tsarukyan) isn't fighting for the title. I really don't know. I heard the reason is what happened in Los Angeles (UFC 311I thought that, by making weight as a reserve when Ilia fought Charles (do Bronx) and then fighting the Dan HookerEverything would be alright. I don't know.
"I don't know what kind of conversations they're having behind closed doors, because they're saying something to him that's making him accept the situation, right? Because if he didn't accept it, he'd be complaining a lot more about not having had the opportunity. I kind of agree that they know more than we do, so we have to accept the situation as it is, because it seems like Arman is doing that too," Cormier told 'Red Corner MMA'.
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