Arman Tsarukyan recently challenged MMA Guru regarding his perspective on a potential blockbuster fight between two of the premier pound-for-pound athletes currently competing in the UFC. The rapidly ascending UFC lightweight contender joined the outspoken MMA analyst on a recent live broadcast orchestrated by Adin Ross.
During this broadcast, Tsarukyan conveyed his conviction that the reigning UFC lightweight champion, Ilia Topuria, would stand no chance against the current UFC welterweight title holder, Islam Makhachev. Tsarukyan then inquired if MMA Guru believed Topuria could defeat Makhachev, prompting MMA Guru to humorously suggest Topuria might prevail at 155 pounds but not at the welterweight limit.
In response to MMA Guru’s assessment of the hypothetical Topuria versus Makhachev bout, a segment of the live stream was shared on the X account @ChampRDS, where Arman Tsarukyan stated,
“Dude, your understanding of MMA is non-existent. Seriously, why are you working as an interviewer? You comprehend absolutely nothing about MMA… okay, 165… Islam [Makhachev] competes at 170. He’s no longer a 155-pound competitor… He [Ilia Topuria] relies solely on his striking, that’s it.”
Arman Tsarukyan stifles numerous takedown attempts from MMA Guru
Arman Tsarukyan and MMA Guru also engaged in a physical confrontation, with a monetary wager on the line. Tsarukyan and Guru participated in a grappling contest where twenty thousand dollars was tied to the outcome.
The top-ranked UFC fighter in the 155-pound division successfully defended against three takedown attempts by the noticeably larger MMA Guru, resulting in the online commentator repeatedly falling to the mat. Tsarukyan demonstrated superior grappling against the internet pundit, all while dressed in formal trousers, during the same live stream on Ross’s Kick platform.
The mixed martial artist promptly established wrist control, which allowed him to dictate the tempo of the interaction, largely maintained a comfortable distance, and consistently appeared to be in charge throughout.
