Arman Tsarukyan points chilly response to Michael Chandler’s criticism
In a current tweet, Tsarukyan responded to Chandler’s feedback about declining the short turnaround to rematch Makhachev.
I don’t anticipate you to grasp @MikeChandlerMMA. We’re not on the identical stage. I’m right here to be the champ. You might be simply ready for a paycheck. I additionally don’t perceive why you waited Conor battle for two years, you would’ve misplaced 4 thrilling fights throughout that point pic.twitter.com/FfysM0YurV
— Arman Tsarukyan UFC (@ArmanUfc) April 23, 2024
“I don’t anticipate you to grasp [Michael Chandler],” Tsarukyan tweeted Tuesday. “We’re not on the identical stage. I’m right here to be the champ. You might be simply ready for a paycheck. I additionally don’t perceive why you waited Conor battle for two years, you would’ve misplaced 4 thrilling fights throughout that point.”
Chandler hasn’t fought since a loss to Poirier at UFC 281. He’s waited for his battle with McGregor after the 2 stars clashed as opposing coaches on The Final Fighter 31.
Tsarukyan has gained 4 fights in a row since a unanimous determination defeat to Mateusz Gamrot in June 2022. His solely different UFC loss was to Makhachev by unanimous determination in April 2019.
Chandler misplaced to Oliveira for the then-vacant light-weight title at UFC 262. He may transfer again into the light-weight title combine with a victory in opposition to McGregor.
Tsarukyan will probably face the Makhachev/Poirier winner for an opportunity on the UFC light-weight championship. Regardless of this, the talk rages on whether or not Tsarukyan made a mistake by not accepting the Makhachev rematch.