Tsarukyan responds to Topuria's provocation and doubts prediction about a possible UFC fight.

Ilia Topuria e Arman Tsarukyan are featured in the UFC. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS Montage

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Arman Tsarukyan does not agree with the trust shown by Ilia Topuria when projecting a possible confrontation between the two. The Spaniard, who faces Justin gaethje No. UFC White House, recently stated that he would quickly defeat the Armenian if they shared the octagon, an assessment that Marcus Parrumpinha's pupil views with skepticism.

In an interview with Ariel Helwani, Tsarukyan refuted the statement and challenged Topuria to make the fight official. The fighter questioned his rival's stance, suggesting that if victory would be as simple as claimed, he should simply accept the fight and remain in the category to face him, instead of seeking new challenges in another division.

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“Just accept the fight. Why are you running away if you’re so confident you can easily beat me in the first round? Just sign the contract after this fight and don’t move up a weight class. Stay there and beat me, since I’m such an easy fight,” said Tsarukyan.

Arman Tsarukyan forgotten by UFC

Arman Tsarukyan attack Ilia Topuria once again. 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 317In the fight for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324, the athlete wasn't even considered by the organization, which opted for... Paddy Pimblett e Justin gaethje.

After watching the American defeat the Briton and win the interim belt, Arman Tsarukyan He had once again witnessed a lightweight title fight without his name involved. Because... Justin gaethje e Ilia Topuria They are lined up for a showdown. unification of titles No. UFC White House.