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UFC 324: Arman Tsarukyan says he hasn't been offered backup spot for main event
Arman Tsarukyan will be ready to replace Paddy Pimblett or Justin Gaethje at UFC 324, whether the promotion wants him to or not.
Tsarukyan finds himself in no man's land as UFC's first event on Paramount+ approaches. On Jan. 24, Pimblett and Gaethje will fight for the interim lightweight title amid reigning champion Ilia Topuria's absence. No. 1-ranked lightweight Tsarukyan is notably omitted from the conversation. Tsarukyan says the promotion has not contacted him about being the backup fighter for UFC 324's main event. While Tsarukyan isn't keen on cutting weight without a guaranteed fight, he'll do it if the promotion asks.
Daniel Cormier confused by Arman Tsarukyan UFC title snub, lack of pushback
Daniel Cormier thinks there's more to the story behind Arman Tsarukyan's UFC title snub.
When the promotion opted to match up Justin Gaethje (26-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) and Paddy Pimblett (22-4 MMA, 7-0 UFC) for the interim lightweight title in the UFC 324 main event on Jan. 24, the announcement took many by surprise. Tsarukyan (23-3 MMA, 10-2 UFC) is the No. 1 ranked lightweight, but now, according to Dana White, he has to wait for the winner of Gaethje vs. Pimblett to unify with champion Ilia Topuria once he returns from his time off.
"This guy might just be the best lightweight in the world," Cormier told Red Corner MMA of Tsarukyan. "Since Islam's gone, he's really good. He's big, he's strong, he's physical. The champion, Ilia Topuria, is tremendous. I think Ilia and Arman are the two best guys in the world.
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Daniel Cormier impressed by Arman Tsarukyan’s activity
Former UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier has praised the current form and activity of one of the leading fighters in the lightweight division, Arman Tsarukyan.
According to Cormier, Tsarukyan looks especially impressive in grappling right now and can be considered the strongest fighter in the division.
“When it comes to grappling, Arman Tsarukyan is incredibly active right now. Honestly, this guy might be the best lightweight in the world. Islam is gone — and Arman really looks like the top guy: big, strong, physically powerful,” Cormier said in an interview with the YouTube channel Red Corner MMA.
The former champion also noted that the UFC has a great opportunity to organize a blockbuster fight between Arman Tsarukyan and reigning champion Ilia Topuria.
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