Arman Tsarukyan issuing ice-cold prediction for potential Ilia Topuria fight sends fans into frenzy: "I respect the delusion"

Arman Tsarukyan recently previewed a potential fight against Ilia Topuria and sent MMA fans into a frenzy with his bold prediction about the outcome. Tsarukyan believes Topuria poses no threat to him and is confident of a first-round finish against the UFC lightweight king.

It's no secret that Tsarukyan wants the next lightweight title shot against Topuria and has been angling for it ever since the Georgian-Spanish fighter won the belt by knocking out Charles Oliveira in the first round at UFC 317 in June. However, it appears Topuria isn't keen on giving Tsarukyan the opportunity.

At a recent media scrum, Tsarukyan was asked about his prediction for a potential showdown between them. 'Ahalkalakets' responded:

"I'm just going there [to] take him down and TKO him with my elbows and stop the fight... First round."

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After @Home_of_Fight reposted a clip (via TMZ Sports) of Tsarukyan's comments on X, many fans flocked to the post's comments section to express their reaction.

One fan wrote:

"I respect the delusion. Unfortunately for him, this is reality, not a dream."

Another fan wrote:

"Dude would be KO’d quicker than Charles with that strategy."

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Arman Tsarukyan believes Ilia Topuria title fight "70%" possible

Arman Tsarukyan recently addressed his pursuit of a title shot against Ilia Topuria next. Despite the reigning lightweight king's apparent reluctance to give Tsarukyan a title opportunity, it seems 'Ahalkalakets' believes it could happen.

In an interview with Kamil Gadzhiev (reposted on @Home_of_Fight via an X post), Tsarukyan stated that the promotion would be forced to book him for a championship fight. Claiming there was a 70% chance he fights 'El Matador' next, he said:

''I’m number one in the rankings, but the UFC can do whatever they want. Even if I won’t get a title shot next, if I keep winning, they won’t have a choice but to give me one. I think there is a 70 percent chance I’ll fight Topuria next. They didn’t even offer me anyone else. We’re only negotiating about a title fight.''

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