Arman Tsarukyan Predicts Outcome to Possible Fight Between Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett

Tsarukyan promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube

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Arman Tsarukyan knocked out Mauricio Ruffy in the first round of the co-main event of UFC 331 , held last Saturday (19), in Los Angeles (USA). After the triumph over the Brazilian, the Armenian turned his attention to one of the main names in the lightweight category (up to 70,3 kg).

In an interview with Ariel Helwani's YouTube channel, available last Tuesday (22), Tsarukyan analyzed the future of Ilia Topuria , who lost the lightweight belt in June, at UFC Casa Branca , to Justin Gaethje . The American Top Team fighter projected a possible confrontation between the Georgian and Paddy Pimblett.

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“Either [Ilia] will have an exceptional performance and knock out Paddy, or he will lose to him because Paddy has a strong chin and good physical conditioning. Perhaps Ilia will be more motivated, more ambitious, more focused and become much better than he was before,” said Arman Tsarukyan.

Now, Tsarukyan wants to turn his victory over Ruffy into a new step towards the belt. The Armenian has already expressed his desire to face Gaethje for the title and is waiting for the next chapter of the division to be defined to know when he can return to compete at the top of the category.

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Topuria's career path in MMA.

Ilia Topuria promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC

At 29 years old, Ilia Topuria is one of the leading names in the UFC and one of the most successful fighters of his generation. A professional since 2015, the Spaniard has a record of 17 wins and one loss, with seven wins by knockout and eight by submission. A former featherweight (up to 65,8 kg) and lightweight champion, he has achieved notable victories over Alexander Volkanovski , Max Holloway , Charles Oliveira , and Josh Emmett.

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Pimblett's career in MMA

Paddy Pimblett promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

At 31 years old, Paddy Pimblett is considered one of the top names in the UFC lightweight division. A professional since 2011, the Englishman has a record of 24 wins and four losses, with six wins by knockout and 12 by submission. Among his career highlights are victories over names like Tony Ferguson , Michael Chandler , and Benoit Saint Denis.