Arman Tsarukyan, the talented lightweight prospect in the UFC, has been eyeing a rematch with Islam Makhachev. However, his coach, Sergei Torosyan, has a different perspective. Let’s delve into the details.
Arman Tsarukyan made a significant impact during his short-notice UFC debut back in 2019. He stepped in to face Islam Makhachev, one of the most highly regarded rising lightweights at the time. Although Tsarukyan lost via unanimous decision, his performance caught the attention of fans and pundits alike.
Fast forward to the present day, and both fighters have climbed the UFC rankings. With Makhachev now the champion and Tsarukyan the number one contender, a rematch seems inevitable. However, Tsarukyan’s coach isn’t convinced that his fighter is ready for this challenge.
In a recent interview posted on YouTube by yuka_mma, Sergei Torosyan expressed his reservations about Tsarukyan’s readiness to face Makhachev. Here are some key points from the coach’s statements:
Tsarukyan had the opportunity to make a quick turnaround and fight Makhachev at UFC 302 after his win over Charles Oliveira at UFC 300. However, he declined the offer, opting for more preparation time. Torosyan disagreed with Tsarukyan’s assessment that he was ready for the title shot.
Arman Tsarukyan's coach says Tsarukyan is not ready to face Islam Makhachev yet 🙅😯#UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/pWjXiyk2ut
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Torosyan compared Tsarukyan’s performance against Oliveira to Makhachev’s fight against Oliveira. He believes these were completely different fights with distinct outcomes. According to the coach, Tsarukyan needs more training and improvement before facing Makhachev.
When Will Arman Tsarukyan Be Ready to Face Islam Makhachev?
While Torosyan acknowledges that they have time to close the gap on Makhachev, he remains realistic. He stated, “I think Arman will have a very difficult time with his current skills in a fight against Makhachev and his skills.”
Arman Tsarukyan’s coach emphasizes the need for further development and training before a potential clash with Islam Makhachev. Whether Tsarukyan can bridge that gap and eventually challenge for the lightweight title remains to be seen. But for now, the coach’s assessment is clear: Tsarukyan isn’t quite ready yet.
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