Tsarukyan is making bold claims.
Tsarukyan was recently asked who would win a fight between him and
a prime Khabib
Nurmagomedov. Tsarukyan believes he would defeat “The Eagle”
via a decision. According to “Ahalkalakets,” he is more well
rounded than Nurmagomedov.
Betting on Himself
“It’s probably a decision… My skills, I’m more well-rounded than
him,” Tsarukyan told influencer Nawid Yosufi.
Nurmagomedov (29-0) is considered one of the greatest fighters of
all time. Nurmagomedov retired as the undefeated
UFC lightweight champion following the demise of his father in
2020.
Meanwhile, Tsarukyan (23-3) is currently considered one of the best
active fighters in the world. Tsarukyan gave a tough contest to
Nurmagomedov’s teammate and successor Islam
Makhachev in his short notice UFC debut in 2019. While
Tsarukyan was scheduled to challenge Makhachev for the lightweight
title in a rematch last year, he was forced out with an injury. The
decision to pull out cost Tsarukyan heavily as he has since been
sidelined from the title picture. Tsarukyan is keeping himself
active in wrestling competitions in the meantime.