Arman Tsarukyan‘s Frustration Over Declining UFC Fight Offer Against Ranked Lightweight
Arman Tsarukyan, known for turning down a UFC lightweight title fight earlier this year due to a back injury, has once again made headlines by rejecting a fight offer against the No. 7-ranked Mateusz Gamrot.
Background: Tsarukyan’s UFC Journey
Tsarukyan’s recent decision to decline the fight against Gamrot comes after his withdrawal from a scheduled bout against Islam Makhachev, where he lost his No. 1 contender status. Despite suggestions for a showdown with Charles Oliveira, Tsarukyan found the offer to fight Gamrot insulting, expressing his frustration at being offered a lower-ranked opponent.
Tsarukyan’s Displeasure with the Offer
In a statement to Sport24, Tsarukyan voiced his discontent with the proposed fight, stating, “I am #1, why should I gift a fight to #10. Nobody gave me such a gift when I was in the top 10… The UFC has angered me that they offered me such an opponent. For them, this is disrespectful towards me. I deserve better. I’m ranked #1.”
A Chance for Redemption
Interestingly, the proposed fight against Gamrot would have given Tsarukyan an opportunity to avenge his previous defeat at the hands of Gamrot in 2022, where he suffered a unanimous decision loss.
Future Prospects for Tsarukyan
With Islam Makhachev’s next title defense still uncertain, the question remains whether Tsarukyan will be considered for a future title shot. While many believe Tsarukyan could pose a significant challenge to Makhachev, concerns linger about his standing with the UFC following his withdrawal from the earlier title fight.
Closing Thoughts
As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen if Arman Tsarukyan and the UFC can find common ground moving forward, potentially paving the way for his return to the octagon.
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