Surprise! Patrício Pitbull challenges Arman Tsarukyan and plans to jump the queue in the UFC featherweight division.

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Having not fought since July, Patrício Pitbull wants to prove his worth in the UFC featherweight division (up to 65,8 kg) and aims to face some big names. And, dreaming of reaching the top of the competitive category, the Brazilian has expressed interest in facing one of the most complete and feared fighters in MMA today: Arman Tsarukyan.

The former Bellator king approved of his coach Eric Albarracin's idea and challenged the Armenian. And Pitbull's stance is understandable. Recently, Tsarukyan revealed that, to compete for the UFC belt, he would be willing to switch from lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) to featherweight.

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Therefore, as he is part of the division, the Brazilian made himself available to welcome the athlete. Furthermore, since he is ranked 12th and aware of 'Ahalkalakets' reputation, Pitbull sees him as a kind of shortcut to the top.

"Want to fight in the featherweight division? You'll have to get past me. The winner fights for the belt. That's it," the veteran said on his official Instagram account.

Hunger for struggle

Arman Tsarukyan wasn't Patrício Pitbull 's only target . The Brazilian's desire to prove himself in the UFC is so strong that he also challenged the undefeated Lerone Murphy and Movsar Evloev.

Check out Pitbull's challenge for Tsarukyan.

 

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