Michael Chandler believes Arman Tsarukyan made a mistake by not taking the title fight at UFC 302: “This sport moves fast”
April 19, 2024Michael Chandler believes Arman Tsarukayn slipped up by not taking the title battle versus Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 on June 1 in Newark, New Jersey.
After Tsarukyan beat Charles Oliveira by split choice at UFC 300, he exposed he was used the title battle versus Makhachev in the locker space. Tsarukyan turned it down leaving Dustin Poirier to get the title shot, which Chandler states is an error as he states MMA moves quickly and that might be the only opportunity Tsarukyan gets to battle for the belt.
“Arman simply headed out there and beat Oliveira. Seems like he’s gon na be the primary competitor next. I likewise do not comprehend why he didn’t take that battle. I would have taken it. Male, this sport moves quickly. This sport moves extremely quick. June 1, you’re gon na see the light-weight title occur. A couple of weeks later on, you’re gon na see the greatest battle (McGregor-Chandler), a battle method larger, and both guys can make light-weight. The sport moves quick, so you’ve got ta take your chances and you’ve got ta catch them,” Chandler stated on The MMA Hour
Michael Chandler does make an asset, as the winner of his battle versus Conor McGregor might leapfrog Arman Tsarukyan for the next title shot due to their star power. Or, if Poirier upsets Makhachev, an instant rematch might perhaps be next, additional delaying Tsarukyan possibly getting a title shot.
Arman Tsarukyan has actually currently lost to Islam Makhachev, so combating him on brief notification once again is something he didn’t desire to do, as he desires to take the battle on a complete camp.
Chandler, on the other hand, is aiming to leapfrog Tsarukyan with a win over Conor McGregor at UFC 303 on June 29. The battle is at welterweight, Chandler understands if he can beat McGregor it will do marvels for his profession.
