Forward of his UFC title combat towards Islam Makhachev, Arman Tsarukyan is considering all concerning the cash.
The 28-year-old was final seen within the cage towards Charles Oliveira at UFC 300 in April. Driving a three-fight profitable streak heading into the occasion, Arman Tsarukyan scored a formidable determination win over the previous champion. Within the course of, he helped set the stage for a long-awaited rematch with Islam Makhachev.
The 2 lightweights first met in April 2019 on a UFC combat night time card in St. Petersburg. Regardless of stepping up on quick discover for his promotional debut, Arman Tsarukyan impressed many. Nonetheless, regardless of a valiant effort from the younger fighter, Islam Makhachev emerged with a unanimous determination victory. Six years later, the 2 will run it again with gold on the road in the principle occasion of UFC 311.
Talking in a current look on the ‘Pound 4 Pound‘ podcast with Kamaru Usman and Henry Cejudo, Arman Tsarukyan mentioned his return. With a win, many followers would seemingly anticipate the younger Armenian fighter to face Islam Makhachev in a trilogy bout. Nonetheless, Tsarukyan has different, extra worthwhile plans.
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👀💸 Arman Tsarukyan mentioned that after he wins the belt, he’ll combat ONLY for cash:
“After I win the title, the game factor is completed. It’s gonna be simply enterprise… After this combat, after I’m the champion, I’m gonna solely take into consideration cash fights.”
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Arman Tsarukyan concentrating on cash fights forward of UFC 311 return towards Islam Makhachev
Within the interview, Arman Tsarukyan revealed plans to completely pursue “cash fights” as UFC champion. Whereas the 28-year-old didn’t reveal who he needs to face after Islam Makhachev, followers have heard feedback like this earlier than. Through the years, many, many former titleholders have known as out the likes of Conor McGregor in pursuit of a much bigger paycheck.
“After I win the title, the game factor is completed.” Arman Tsarukyan acknowledged, forward of his UFC title combat towards Islam Makhachev. “It’s simply enterprise. Whoever the UFC pays me extra, I’m going to combat and it doesn’t matter who it’s going to be. No, proper now, it’s a legacy to be a champion. It’s my aim to be champion, after which enterprise.”
He continued, “After this combat, after I’m going to champion, I’m simply going to consider cash. Not about, two-time champion, or defend ten instances. I’m simply going to consider cash fights.”
What do you make of those feedback from the UFC light-weight? Do you assume Arman Tsarukyan will beat Islam Makhachev?