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Apr 14, 2018; Glendale, AZ, USA; Dustin Poirier (red gloves) fights against Justin Gaethje (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 14, 2018; Glendale, AZ, USA; Dustin Poirier (red gloves) fights against Justin Gaethje (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Russian UFC fighter Arman Tsarukyan is pointing out something controversial about big names in the UFC lightweight division. He claimed they were only looking for a fight between themselves. While a fight amongst the big names will draw huge pay-per-view buys, the Russian isn’t happy with the top lightweights facing just each other. In fact, fans even backed his displeasure.
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‘Ahalkalakets’ has quickly risen to become one of the most promising prospects in the already star-studded lightweight division. Although he hasn’t fought against a big name apart from his debut loss to Makhachev, he has only lost 2 out of 8 fights.
Moreover, he has also shown interest in facing the current lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev, for a rematch. But he is losing respect for the other superstars of the UFC lightweight division who aren’t willing to give him a fight and are looking for a big payday.
Fans respond to Arman Tsarukyan asking stars to retire
Fans have voiced their opinion over ‘Ahalkalaket’ asking fighters to retire.
A fan was agreeing with his opinion:
He’s right.
— junglegsus (Mustafa) (@Junglegsus) December 21, 2022
Another fan asked him to first get past Gamrot:
Better get past Mateusz Gamrot first who has beaten him just recently
— Rod (@GGCIR8991) December 21, 2022
I mean, he's right. Gaethje and Poirer have now lost to 2 champions in a row now in dominant fashion. I love them, especially Poirer, but they should really have to start defending their top 5 placements. Not to mention Chandler's only wins after the title fight are against Tony.
— D.mon (@Prince_Dmon) December 21, 2022
Social media users agreed with the lightweight.
I see no lies told. They fight each other and sell the dream that they’re the best in the division meanwhile upcoming solid prospects don’t get a chance to prove themselves. They’re cashing in, I get it but come on.
— Manifest (@Manifest_stk) December 21, 2022
Another fan roasted him through a tweet:
Didn't you lose to gamrot who lost to beniel?
— Jed Keel (@keel_jed) December 21, 2022
One fan said that he doesn’t come under the radar of Chandler:
Chandler is looking for money fights and championship opportunities, fighting you doesn't achieve any of his goals.
— Muji (@mujiisbusy) December 21, 2022
Some fan wasn’t giving him any credit at all:
Man talk about a cry baby, who’s this guy even beaten? Seems pretty irrelevant to me.
— Jordan Wiley (@J_w1ley12) December 21, 2022
Referencing to chandler and gaethje I agree. Poirier? No way. He has fought a murders row of opponents his entire career
— Primetime (@TheAlphaRock1) December 21, 2022
A fan said that not all fans are up for the matches against an unseeded fighter:
Those are the fights the casuals want to see & I’m sure the UFC wants to make🤷♂️ plus they were all bangers
I understand the frustration but I don’t see them fighting each other anymore so guys like Fiziev or Arman have a shot at Gaethje or Chandler if he doesn’t fight McGregor
— AtaCz (@atacz_hockey) December 21, 2022
Whilst one fan called for removal of RDA:
RDA also needs to be moved out, and to be fair he’s asked for it so that he can do veteran welterweight fights, but for some reason they want to keep him ranked.
— David Burnell (@ThisIsNotDSP) December 21, 2022
Thus, fans had a variety of things to say.
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Tsarukyan calls out fighters who fight among themselves
The Russian fighter voiced his frustrations regarding the top stars of the lightweight divisions. Moreover, he mentioned Dustin Poirier, Justin Gaethje, and Michael Chandler only want big fights.
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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – JANUARY 23: (R-L) Arman Tsarukyan of Armenia punches Matt Frevola in a lightweight fight during the UFC 257 event inside Etihad Arena on UFC Fight Island on January 23, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Evidently, this provides fewer opportunities for the up-and-coming fighters to climb up the division rankings. While fans shared their thoughts about the same, do you agree with them? Let us know in the comments below.
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