Tsarukyan admits Ilia Topuria might ignore him again in the UFC: 'It's too much money'

Ilia Topuria is a rival Arman Tsarukyan. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

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Arman Tsarukyan believe that Ilia Topuria He should ignore him in a possible next step in the UFC. Scheduled for the main event of UFC White House, scheduled for June 14th, El Matador faces Justin gaethje In a duel valid for the lightweight belt (up to 70,3kg), and in case of victory, he may have the opportunity to dispute his third title against the Russian in the welterweight division (up to 77kg). An alternative that his own Armenian rival considers more advantageous.

In a press conference at the RFA event, Tsarukyan stated that if the UFC allows him to move up a weight class, Topuria will not hesitate to accept the challenge against Makhachev. According to him, fighting for a third belt would involve greater financial return and less pressure in case of defeat. On the other hand, the Armenian stressed that a potential defeat for Topuria against him in the lightweight division would have a much more negative impact on his career.

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“If the UFC lets him (Topuria) move up a weight class, he will move up. It’s better to fight Islam than me, because it’s a third title, a lot of money, and if he loses to Islam, that’s fine. He moves up two weight classes and enters the pound-for-pound rankings. But if he loses to me at lightweight (70,3 kg), he will disappear,” he said. Arman 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.