Justin Gaethje Says Positioning Will Decide Fight Against Ilia Topuria
Justin Gaethje said positioning and octagon control will be key factors in his fight against Ilia Topuria, emphasizing tactical awareness.
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Arman Tsarukyan Mixed Feelings Being Backup for Lightweight Belt
Top-ranked UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan said that he has mixed feelings about being the backup for the upcoming title fight.UFC president Dana White recently confirmed that Tsarukyan, the No. 2-ranked lightweight in the UFC rankings, will be the backup fighter for the upcoming lightweight title fight at UFC Freedom 250. That matchup features champion […] The post Arman Tsarukyan Mixed Feelings Being Backup for Lightweight Belt appeared first on HEAVY.
Ilia Topuria Was Surprised Paddy Pimblett Lost to Justin Gaethje
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria says he was surprised that Paddy Pimblett lost to Justin Gaethje when they fought in January at UFC 324.When Pimblett and Gaethje met earlier this year in the main event of UFC 324, it was Pimblett who was the betting favorite to get his hand raised. But after five rounds […] The post Ilia Topuria Was Surprised Paddy Pimblett Lost to Justin Gaethje appeared first on HEAVY.
Arman Tsarukyan warned he could be wasting his star power with lack of UFC fights
Arman Tsarukyan has been warned that his recent rise in fame could be for naught if he can’t book himself a UFC fight soon. After...
Arman Tsarukyan explains why he doubts he’ll get desired UFC White House backup fighter opportunity
Arman Tsarukyan has said that he’ll make sure he’s ready just in case he’s needed for June 14. Tsarukyan has already been offered another RAF...
Arman Tsarukyan laughs at Ilia Topuria’s plan to submit Islam Makhachev: ‘Not even Khabib could’
Arman Tsarukyan does not expect Ilia Topuria to become a triple champion in the UFC. Topuria began his pursuit of gold on MMA’s biggest stage...
Ilia Topuria sends a warning to Donald Trump as he prepares to close the UFC White House event
Ilia Topuria will be the last man to make the walk out during June’s one-of-a-kind event. The White House card wasn’t what Donald Trump expected...