Tsarukyan at a UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/armantsarukyan
Arman Tsarukyan once again set his sights on the top of the UFC lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg). After knocking out Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331 , held last Saturday (19), in Los Angeles (USA), the Armenian provoked Justin Gaethje and demanded an opportunity to fight for the belt.
In a press conference after the event, Tsarukyan accused the American of avoiding a direct confrontation and stated that his rival would be interested in other challenges . The fighter also pointed to the possible choice of Gaethje for his first defense of the lightweight belt (up to 70,3 kg).
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“He never says my name, he’s afraid. He wanted Luffy to knock me out. He’s trying to avoid me, he’s going to try to challenge Ilia Topuria . He’s going to keep playing dirty games. Either he fights me or he gives up the title,” said Arman Tsarukyan.
Watch Arman Tsarukyan's knockout of Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331.
ARMAN KNOCKS MAURICIO RUFFY OUT COLD!!!
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Tsarukyan's history in MMA
Tsarukyan promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube
At 29 years old, Arman Tsarukyan is considered one of the top names in the UFC lightweight division. A professional since 2015, the Armenian has a record of 24 wins and three losses, with 10 wins by knockout and six by submission. Among his career highlights are victories over names like Beneil Dariush , Mauricio Ruffy , and Charles Oliveira.
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