Tsarukyan identifies the only fighter capable of beating him in the UFC lightweight division: 'He's very calm'

Arman Tsarukyan He is a standout in the UFC lightweight division. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Arman Tsarukyan He believes that, in the current UFC lightweight landscape, there are no longer any opponents capable of neutralizing his grappling game in the division. The Armenian, who has already faced and been defeated by Islam makhachev In the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), it is pointed out that the Dagestani fighter's move to the welterweight division (up to 77kg) has completely altered the landscape of the 70,3kg category.

In an appearance on a video published on the channel of Demetrious JohnsonTsarukyan stated that, at the moment, he doesn't see any fighter in the lightweight division who forces him to worry about grappling. According to him, Makhachev was the only exception, but his move up a weight class ended that threat, also highlighting the former champion's efficiency in managing energy inside the octagon.

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“Right now, weighing 70kg, nobody. I don’t need to worry. It was Islam, but he climbed. He doesn’t waste energy and is very calm,” he said. Arman Tsarukyan.

Arman Tsarukyan forgotten by UFC

Arman Tsarukyan He is ranked first in the lightweight rankings. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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Even though she holds the top position in the lightweight rankings (up to 70,3 kg), Arman Tsarukyan He has not yet had the opportunity to compete for the UFC belt. When he was finally scheduled to fight for the title at UFC 311The Armenian fighter ended up injuring his back the day before the fight and had to be removed from the card, being replaced by... Renato Moicano.

As if that weren't enough, Tsarukyan was subsequently placed only as a reserve in the fight between Charles of the Bronx e Ilia Topuria, valid for the vacant belt in UFC 317Already in the running for the interim lightweight title in UFC 324The athlete wasn't even considered by the organization, which opted for... Paddy Pimblett e Justin gaethje.

After seeing the American defeat the Briton and win the interim belt, everything indicates that Arman Tsarukyan He watched, once again, a lightweight title fight without his name involved. Because... Justin gaethje e Ilia Topuria They are lined up for a title unification showdown.