March 13, 2025 10:30 am ET
Arman Tsarukyan thinks Justin Gaethje has no enterprise preventing for the title after UFC 313.
Gaethje (26-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) referred to as for a title shot after defeating Rafael Fiziev by unanimous decision on this previous Saturday’s co-main occasion at T-Cellular Area in Las Vegas.
Tsarukyan (23-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC), who pulled out of his fight against lightweight champion Islam Makhachev simply sooner or later earlier than UFC 311, was advised by the promotion that he has to combat his approach again to the title shot. He’s happy to settle things with Gaethje for the No. 1 contender spot.
“You barely bought previous #11 on brief discover, and earlier than that, you bought despatched to the shadow realm. When you actually wish to be the #1 contender and combat for the belt, it’s important to undergo me first.”
You barely bought previous #11 on brief discover, and earlier than that, you bought despatched to the shadow realm. When you actually wish to be the #1 contender and combat for the belt, it’s important to undergo me first. https://t.co/tgXsNYVhy8
— Arman Tsarukyan UFC (@ArmanUfc) March 12, 2025
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Gaethje represents new blood for Makhachev, who’s having a tough time getting up for rematches. UFC CEO Dana White additionally appeared open to the thought of Gaethje doubtlessly dealing with Makhachev subsequent.
Standing in the best way of Gaethje’s plan is newly minted light-weight Ilia Topuria, who opted to vacate his featherweight title for a transfer up. If Makhachev and Topuria do find yourself preventing, Tsarukyan has a tough time selecting a winner.
“It’s a troublesome combat,” Tsarukyan advised The Schmo. “Ilia, he’s a greater striker, good boxing. I don’t know – he’s by no means fought with guys who can wrestle very properly like Islam, so we are going to see. It’s a 50-50 combat.”
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