Arman Tsarukyan says he would defeat prime Khabib: 'I’m more well-rounded'

Arman 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.