Arman Tsarukyan wants to fight Michael Chandler outside of the UFC; understand why.

Arman Tsarukyan in victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Arman Tsarukyan expressed interest in facing Michael chandler in the RAF. Left behind out of the running In his quest for the UFC belt, the Armenian found a way to stay active by competing in wrestling and grappling events, and it was in this context that Parrumpinha's protégé decided to challenge the other Ultimate athlete, explaining the reasons behind the provocation.

In an interview with Ariel Helwani, Arman Tsarukyan Chandler would have a better chance of beating him in a fight under those specific rules than in an MMA fight, making it clear that, in the octagon, he doesn't see the American as a real threat.

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"He has a better chance of beating me there than in MMA, because in MMA... No." 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 324, scheduled for January 24th, the athlete was not even considered by the organization, which opted for Paddy Pimblett e Justin gaethje.