Arman Tsarukyan receives unexpected support after rejecting Islam Makhachev's last-minute offer after UFC 300

islam mahachev some harsh words were said to me Arman Tsarukyan, has decided not to fight the lightweight champion at UFC 302. The Dagestan native claimed that he was afraid that the “Akhal Karakets” would fight him, but the Armenian star refuted this.However, former bantamweight champion aljamain sterling supported Tsarukyan and supported his decision to decline the championship title fight.

In a recent interview, Islam Makhchayev claimed that Arman Tsarukyan did not want to fight him. When the Armenian star learned of the champion's claims, he hit back, insisting he needed six weeks of improvement. won't support himthat's even Khabib NurmagomedovThe disciple of has not done it yet. As such, Tsarukian does not want to jeopardize his chances of winning the lightweight strap, and Aljamain Sterling agrees with him.

Aljamain Sterling supports Arman Tsarukyan who refuses to fight Islam Makhachev

According to Aljamain Sterling, sudden fights are useless for any fighter. The former bantamweight champion believes that a martial arts athlete is not worth the risk, especially if he is an MMA fighter in the UFC. He would like to see Arman Tsarukyan and Islam Makhachev fight each other with maximum preparation, but that can only happen if: dustin poirier He hasn't taken advantage of his chance to become the undisputed champion.

“A title fight on short notice is a dangerous business. I think he's making the right move. I'd rather see them at their best in full camp, even if Dustin doesn't pull off an upset in June.” “Exciting times.” Aljamain Sterling commented in an Instagram post.

Sterling himself had to make a quick transition for his fight at UFC 292. Sean O'Malley August 2023 after the battle henry cejudo The former champion conceded the title to O'Malley by knockout and said afterwards that he shouldn't have made such a quick comeback.

However, there are many fighters who will not hesitate to take on a sudden match. alexander volkanovsky So why doesn't Arman Tsarukyan follow the same path? Well, it's because he was already a huge failure in his first fight in the UFC.

Tsarukyan vs. Makhachev 1 – Proof that Armand can beat the champion?

Arman Tsarukyan was 22 years old when he fought in the UFC for the first time. The young up-and-comer agreed to play in his first fight in 2019 against Islam Makhachev on short notice. Although he lost the fight by unanimous decision, his performance showed that he belongs in the UFC.

Arman Tsarukyan has steadily built up his record and has only lost once since then. He learned from his experience rushing into games that it's not his forte. He believes it was a wise decision to postpone his lightweight title fight just six weeks after he fought the former champion at UFC 300.

The Armenian has already proven that he can go toe-to-toe with the champions. The only thing he lacked last time was preparation from a dedicated camp. Arman Tsarukyan, the No. 1 contender at 155 pounds, should get a title shot against whoever wins in the main event of UFC 302.But it all depends on Dana White and how he hopes to navigate the lightweight division.

and Max HollowayThe performance that won the BMF title and conor mcgregorNow that he's back, the lightweight landscape has become a hotbed of speculation and high-stakes matchups. Therefore, if the opportunity arises, the UFC could choose a more attractive bout for the titleholder and sideline Tsarkein at a later date.

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