The wild look of Khabib Nurmagomedov on the UFC lightweight title photo has become viral.
'The Eagle' recently called Arman Tsarukyan as the best 155LB hunter in the UFC and supported him to beat Ilia Topuria 8 times of the 10.
The reigning lightweight king has been almost perfect during his 17-0 run in MMA.
So, Daniel Cormier is struggling to see why his teammate and friend Ilia Topuria considered a heavy underdog in what his next fight could be
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Daniel Cormier responds to 'crazy' Khabib Nurmagomedov
'DC' has been one of the most vocal supporters of Khabib Nurmagomedov for more than a decade.
So you know that something is wrong if Daniel Cormier does not support the 29-0 Russian MMA legend.
The former UFC champion with double weight understands the recording of Nurmagomedov on Topuria vs. Tsarukyan not.
“80% -20% is crazy,” Cormier said on his YouTube channel.
“80% -20% is difficult if someone fights. The only time that 80% -20% can be thought in the case of Khabib and Jon Jones. They are the only people who have gone through this whole thing without losing.
“Guess who more has been lost? Ilia Topuria. Putting him on the other side of that 80% -20% is crazy.
“I don't believe that for a second. I really disagree with Khabib.
“There is no man in the world who, in my opinion, will beat Ilia Topuria 8 out of 10 times.
“That's the truth.”
Arman Tsarukyan Books returns
Arman Tsarukyan has not fought since Charles Oliveira on UFC 300 in April 2024 on UFC 300.
The 28-year-old would challenge Islam Makhachev for 155 pounds UFC Gold earlier this year.
Tsarukyan, however, withdrew from the UFC 311 event at the last minute due to a problem with back and/or weight.
The 28-year-old has been participating in gripping competitions. In May, Tsarukyan beat Makasharip Zaynukov and submitted Bellator -legend Patricky 'Pitbull' Freire.
Tsarukyan's third entry is struggling outing this year will compete on 19 September on ACBJJ 18.
It is currently unclear with who the Armenian UFC star will be confronted while he is waiting to find out if he will get the first crack on the lightweight title of Ilia Topuria.