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Arman Tsarukyan likes his chances against Charles Oliveira: ‘I’m gonna smash him easy’

Arman Tsarukyan is looking forward to the day he gets to step inside the Octagon with former lightweight world champion Charles Oliveira. Tsarukyn, who currently sits in the No. 8 spot in the 155-pound rankings, will look to score his 20th career win on Saturday night as he heads to The APEX in Las Vegas […]

Arman Tsarukyan is looking forward to the day he gets to step inside the Octagon with former lightweight world champion Charles Oliveira.

Tsarukyn, who currently sits in the No. 8 spot in the 155-pound rankings, will look to score his 20th career win on Saturday night as he heads to The APEX in Las Vegas for a clash with Joaquim Silva. A win over Silva will keep Tsarukyan moving up the lightweight division ladder in hopes of landing a fight with one of the promotion’s most prolific finishers, Charles Oliveira.

Appearing at the Fight Night media event, Arman Tsurkyan spoke about UFC 289’s co-main event contest between Oliveira and Beneil Dariush. ‘Do Bronx’ scored a highlight-reel-worthy finish in the first round to reassert himself as the division’s top contender, a result that surprised Tsarukyan given what was at stake for Dariush that night.

“I thought Dariush was going to win for sure. I thought he was in good shape. It’s his last chance in his life I think to be a champion, to fight with Islam Makhachev,” Tsarukyan said. “Because if he won, he could fight Islam Makhachev. Now he lost and to go to the top and fight to be a contender, it takes like two years. A year and a half, you know. And he’s not young like me. That’s why I thought he was gonna give all of himself in this fight. He started to look good, but then something happened. He missed a punch and it is what it is.”

Arman Tsarukyan Sees Fighting Charles Oliveira as a Gift

Though he was impressed with Oliveira’s performance, Arman Tsarukyan likes his chances against ‘Do Bronx’ and is chomping at the bit for an opportunity “smash him” en route to the top of the weight class.

“Charles, he’s a good fighter. He has a lot of experience. He’s patient and it showed what level Charles is [at], but for me, Charles is a present. I’m gonna smash him easy because his style for me is the best style.“

Tsarukyan is currently 6-2 inside the Octagon with his only losses coming against reigning lightweight titleholder Islam Makhachev and another division standout, Mateusz Gamrot. His last appearance came in December where he scored a unanimous decision victory over Damir Ismagulov.

His opponent, Joaquim Silva, is 5-3 under the UFC banner and has lost two of his last three contests. With an upset over Tsarukyan on Saturday night, Silva could immediately find himself catapulted into the division’s top ten.

Top Lightweight Contender Predicts ‘Easy Money’ For Charles Oliveira In Michael Chandler Rematch

At UFC 309 in New York, Michael Chandler will make his long awaited return to the Octagon where he’s in search of revenge. After waiting for his fight with Conor McGregor to materialize for so long, he’s happy with how things worked out even though he’s not fighting “The Mac”. Instead, “Iron” Mike has the […]

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Instead, “Iron” Mike has the opportunity to put himself right back in the title picture by beating Charles Oliveira in a rematch of their first meeting over three years ago.

After Chandler’s big win over Dan Hooker on his UFC debut, he and “Do Bronx” put on a crazy fight at UFC 262 which saw the Brazilian stop him in the second round to win the lightweight title that was left behind by Khabib Nurmagomedov in retirement.

One contender at 155-pounds that has been very critical of Chandler’s all-action fighting style is Arman Tsarukyan, who appears to be gearing up for a rematch with the champion, Islam Makhachev, early next year. He’s made it clear that he’s not the biggest fan of the former Bellator star and doesn’t respect him as a top fighter in the division.

Tsarukyan is coming off of a hard fought win over Oliveira last time out at UFC 300 to solidify his status as the number one contender in the division. When looking at the upcoming co-main event at Madison Square Garden in an interview with MMA Junkie, it’s no surprise that he’s picking his former opponent to win in convincing fashion and earn the next shot at the belt.

“Michael Chandler going to lose for sure. He’s number one easy fight for Charles Oliveira, he’s going to choke him out or knock him out. Easy money for Oliveira so so happy for him and after the fight, Oliveira is going to be the next after me so I’m going to fight with Islam and after that fight, for sure he’s going to fight for the title because he has a big name, he was the champion and the UFC loves him.”

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Michael Chandler: Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan Won’t Be ‘Close’

UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler has a clear view on how his division’s expected next title fight will play out. Chandler is currently gearing up for his long-awaited return to action at Madison Square Garden next month. Two years on from a loss to Dustin Poirier at the venue, “Iron” will return to New York […]

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UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler has a clear view on how his division’s expected next title fight will play out.

Chandler is currently gearing up for his long-awaited return to action at Madison Square Garden next month. Two years on from a loss to Dustin Poirier at the venue, “Iron” will return to New York City to run it back with Charles Oliveira.

Should he achieve redemption for his 2021 defeat to “Do Bronx,” Chandler’s eyes will seemingly turn to the next assignment for champion Islam Makhachev, who is expected to put his 155-pound gold on the line in a rematch with Arman Tsarukyan.

During an appearance on Uncrowned‘s The Ariel Helwani Show this week, Chandler looked ahead to that contest and provided a surprisingly one-sided prediction.

The former three-time Bellator champion acknowledged that Tsarukyan gave Makhachev a run for their money when they shared the cage in Moscow five years ago. But when it comes to their high-stakes second dance, Chandler doesn’t think the Russian-Armenian will be competitive.

“I fancy Islam (in that fight),” Chandler said. “I’ll be sitting there cageside seeing who my next opponent is. I think Islam is just — he has evolved a lot over the last couple of fights. He’s going to get the takedown. If he does get the takedown, I think he can get the submission. And obviously, he showed against Poirier that he’s something to be reckoned with on the feet these days.

“So I think Islam gets the job done, and I don’t think it’s that close,” Chandler continued. “I’m not necessarily saying he dominates Arman, but I do think he takes this one pretty handily. … I think Islam has come a long way. … I don’t think it will be as close as the last one was.”

While Chandler would prefer to be the one who unseats Makhachev in 2025, should Tsarukyan achieve the feat instead, ready-made animosity certainly exists to set up a future clash.

“Iron” and “Akhalkalakets” have long gone back and forth on social media, with Tsarukyan most recently mocking the #6-ranked contender following his decision to finally move on from the long-delayed Conor McGregor fight.

Does it mean we can finally watch you lose 4 exciting fights now? https://t.co/wdkR5sos3v

— Arman Tsarukyan UFC (@ArmanUfc) August 6, 2024

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Did Dustin Poirier Retire? Status Of Veteran UFC Fighter

Dustin Poirier has become one of the biggest UFC stars ever, despite never becoming an undisputed champion in the promotion. Fans have always appreciated his aggressive fighting style, endurance, and consistency. Throughout 39 pro fights, Poirier has interestingly never lost two bouts consecutively. Since his last loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 302, “The Diamond” […]

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Throughout 39 pro fights, Poirier has interestingly never lost two bouts consecutively. Since his last loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 302, “The Diamond” has been considering retirement instead of bouncing back again.

Here’s whether Poirier has officially retired and the conditions he’s laid down for returning to the Octagon…

Is Dustin Poirier Retired From The UFC?

No, Poirier is yet to confirm his retirement from the UFC. He recently appeared on the official MMA Junkie YouTube channel and discussed his latest vacation with friends and family.

The former interim UFC lightweight champion needs more time to confirm if he will never fight for the UFC again. He also aims to get back to training and evaluate his performance and conditioning.

When asked whether spending time with loved ones helped him decide about his career, here’s what “The Diamond” said:

“We’ll clean it up. Go 30 days, August, and just make a decision after that, you know. Get in shape, see how you feel. So, we’ll see man, I don’t know.
I need to make a solid decision so I can get out of the limbo, you know, because I’m still kind of like fighting myself every day not sure what I’m doing.”

Poirier also revealed that his body has been recovering well after the Makhachev fight. He needs nose surgery that can be delayed if he wants, but his knees and ribs feel better. So, his priority is to get back to training.

Dustin Poirier Admits Interest In Fighting For The Interim UFC Lightweight Championship

Poirier has agreed to fight Arman Tsarukyan for the interim UFC lightweight championship if Makhachev cannot compete in October due to injury. Considering that the division has no other solid contenders, the fight could be more realistic than it seems.

An interim belt win would ensure Poirier gets another shot at the UFC lightweight title. This explains why he’s not equally interested in other popular opponents like Charles Oliveira, Nate Diaz, Conor McGregor, and Alexander Volkanovski.

“Yeah, I wonder what they’re going to do with that, you know. Who’s? Arman’s gonna continue to like wait for Islam. I don’t know when Islam’s going to be back but I saw a thing he said is, he might have to have surgery so we’ll see man.”

Overall, fans can look forward to learning more concrete details about Poirier’s retirement or upcoming fight in the coming weeks.

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Damir Ismagulov delays MMA retirement

Damir Ismagulov has ended his month-long retirement. On Instagram, the UFC lightweight announced his intentions to unretire after finding out that he has one more fight left in his contract. He shared that he wants to fight at least one more time and called out his recent opponent Arman Tsarukyan. “Recently, [my manager Sayat Abdrakhmanov] […]

Damir Ismagulov has ended his month-long retirement.

On Instagram, the UFC lightweight announced his intentions to unretire after finding out that he has one more fight left in his contract. He shared that he wants to fight at least one more time and called out his recent opponent Arman Tsarukyan.

“Recently, [my manager Sayat Abdrakhmanov] informed me that I have one more fight left under my contract with @ufc . There were many offers from other leagues where fees were way higher and you could go in there and make money, but I came to @ufc not for the money but for the legacy, to prove to myself that I can compete against the strongest fighters! I finished my career, but after finding out I had another fight under my contract, I decided to go back and finish it! We accept to repay our debts! In the ultimate fight I lost to [Arman Tsarukyan] who is one of the strongest lightweight fighters in @ufc his fight is really on a good level! I would have let go of this moment if I knew I did everything I could and still lost. I think we can show the fight a lot better, more spectacular than 5 rounds or 3 doesn’t matter! We promised the fans to finish our fight early! @danawhite @sayatus @seanshelby revenge for us. Let’s hold the last battle with fireworks.”

Damir Ismagulov Wants To Redeem His Only UFC Loss

Ismagulov lost by unanimous decision to Tsarukyan last month at UFC Vegas 66. A couple weeks later, he announced his retirement and cited health problems as the reason.

Now, the 31-year-old is looking to finish his career on his own terms. Before his recent loss, he was on a five-fight unbeaten streak. He holds a 24-2 record with 13 finishes in mixed martial arts.

Arman Tsarukyan calls for fight with UFC rival Michael Chandler: ‘Defend your ranking’

Off the back of an impressive unanimous decision victory over Damir Ismagulov, Armenian-born lightweight contender, Arman Tsarukyan has urged one-time vacant title challenger, Michael Chandler to defend his slot in the official rankings, claiming the Missouri native has severely low fight IQ to boot. Tsarukyan, the current #8 ranked lightweight contender, returned to the winner’s […]

Tsarukyan, the current #8 ranked lightweight contender, returned to the winner’s enclosure back in December against Ismagulov, landing a one-sided decision victory after seeing his impressive run of five consecutive victories halted by Mateusz Gamrot in his first UFC main event last June.

For Chandler, the #5 rated challenger has yet to book his next Octagon outing, having most recently suffered a third round rear-naked choke loss to former interim 155lbs champion, Dustin Poirier at UFC 281 in November at Madison Square Garden.

Arman Tsarukyan calls for a fight with top-5 contender, Michael Chandler

Criticized alongside the likes of Dustin Poirier, and Justin Gaethje of only sharing the Octagon with each other, rather than tackle incoming contenders and other top-15 challengers, Arman Tsarukyan has called for Chandler to defined his #5 spot, as well as criticizing his fighting ability.

“Hey @MikeChandlermMMA it’s time to defend your rankings!” Arman Tsarukyan tweeted. “Lowest fight IQ in the division against new MMA generation. I won’t see you at the top (saluting emoji).”

19-3 as a professional, prior to his win over Ismagulov and his loss to Gamrot, Tsarukyan had landed back-to-back victories over Olivier Aubin-Mercier, Davi Ramos, Matt Frevola, Christos Giagos, and finished Joel Alvarez with a second round ground strikes barrage.

Prior to his submission loss against Poirier last November, Chandler, a former three-time Bellator MMA lightweight champion stopped former interim champion, Tony Ferguson with a highlight reel front kick KO in May of last year.

Making his Octagon debut back in April 2019, Tsarukyan, who has been touted as a future title challenger at 155lbs, suffered a unanimous decision loss to current division pacesetter, Islam Makhachev.