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Arman Tsarukyan attack Ilia Topuria once again. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Close to returning to the octagon after more than a year, Arman Tsarukyan seeks to return to the position of number one contender in the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg) with a duel against Dan HookerHowever, the situation in which the Armenian finds himself does not prevent him from mentioning the champion of the category. Ilia TopuriaAccording to him, El Matador can still be seen as a fighter to be tested, and it is up to him to act as this benchmark.
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Analyzing recent performances, Tsarukyan downplayed some of the Georgian/Spanish player's most important career performances. However, he highlighted that his opinion could change depending on matches against him. Islam makhachev and the Armenian himself.
“He fought Volkanovski, who had already been knocked out and gone through so much. Holloway is basically just fighting for money. I think if he beats me and Islam, then he will truly be one of the best fighters of all time,” he stated.
Arman Tsarukyan doesn't think Ilia Topuria has fought anyone that has truly tested him yet
"He fought Volkanovski, who'd already been knocked out, been through so much. Holloway, he's basically just fighting for the money. I think if he gets past me and Islam, then he'll… pic.twitter.com/AodZ6ErdwB
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Ilia Topuria is undefeated as an MMA fighter
Ilia Topuria poses with two UFC belts after victory against Charles of the Bronx. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.
Undefeated in 17 fights and one of the biggest stars in MMA today, Topuria rose to stardom by crossing over from the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg) and becoming champion in February 2024 by knocking out his opponent. Alexander VolkanovskyHe defended the title against Max Holloway and subsequently captured the second belt in the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg), turning off the lights of Charles of the Bronx in the main fight of UFC 317.
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