Joe Rogan Backs Arman Tsarukyan for UFC Lightweight Title Shot
UFC commentator Joe Rogan backed top lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan to get the next title shot at 155 lbs. Tsarukyan brutally knocked out Mauricio Ruffy in the first round of their UFC 331 lightweight co-main event bout to pick up his sixth straight win inside the Octagon. The fact that Tsarukyan beat Ruffy at his […] The post Joe Rogan Backs Arman Tsarukyan for UFC Lightweight Title Shot…
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has expressed strong support for Arman Tsarukyan receiving a title shot at lightweight. Tsarukyan demonstrated his elite status by knocking out Mauricio Ruffy in the first round of their UFC 331 lightweight co-main event at UFC 331. Rogan deemed Tsarukyan the No. 1 contender in the world, praising his spectacular elbow KO of Ruffy.
UFC president Dana White has not yet confirmed Tsarukyan's title shot, noting that it will depend on whether champion Justin Gaethje wants to fight again. Options for Gaethje include defending his title in rematches against Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett, both of whom Gaethje defeated this year. Despite these potential rematch opportunities, Tsarukyan's impressive win over Ruffy positions him favorably for a title shot when Gaethje makes his next decision.
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