Middleweight Khamzat Chimaev has spoken about his first meeting with polarizing lightweight competition Arman Tsarukyan.
Tsaurkyan is a top candidate in the 155LBS division and at the beginning of the year a rematch with the then champion Islam Makhachev missed a last minute back injury during his weight area. Since then, the Armenian has not only had to deal with serious criticism from fans, but also from Dana White himself. That is why Tsarukyan’s reputation had already been affected before fans started to tackle his lush lifestyle and “Rick Kid” social media profile.
Change of opinion for Khamzat Chimaev?
Speaking on the Jaxxon podcast, Khamzat Chimaev shared his opinion about the lightweight competition and their first interaction.
“I met him like two years ago and we didn’t have a good relationship. I didn’t know how Arman was in real life. But when I met him, I was like that … I don’t know, he is not that guy I saw on Instagram. He is a completely different man, modest, nice guy. I liked it when I saw him in real life, completely different than a Ferraram.” In addition, Chimaev complimented the qualities of Tsarukyan’s all round game.
“He is good at everything – Welling, grab, mentality. He is like a professional in this sport and a good guy. I love good people. He helps people to do good things.” He added: “We met in Thailand during a reality show there. We worked together, and that’s how we became friends.” Quotes via Jaxxon Podcast -Clips.
What for Arman Tsarukyan?
Now that Ilia Topuria is beautiful at the top of the 155LBS division, many fans wonder when that first title defense will take place and that will be about to him. Since the unfortunate extract at UFC 311 Tsarukyan has not returned to the octagon To the great frustrations of fans and Dana White. On countless opportunity, the UFC president repeated that Tsarukyan will not return to a title fight that he has to taste the victory in the cage again, so the extensive absence of the Octagon seems unclear. A matchup with Dan Hooker will rumor for November, but there are many other contenders that keep an eye on lightweight gold.
Paddy Pimblett made an incredible explanation at UFC 314 Mauling Michael Chandler. Then, on UFC 317 Champion Topuria, the scouse sensation in the cage called a viral face. Real images of the wishes of the fans to the fight. Colleague opportunities are former featherweight champion Max Holloway and Justin Gaethje, both men come after the back of the victories. In the case of Gaethje, however, he had many opportunities with lightweight gold and tasted the defeat. Moreover, Holloway has already suffered a devastating Ko loss for the current champion Topuria.
Do you think Tsarukyan should then have his title shot?
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