Number one ranked lightweight contender, Arman Tsarukyan claims Ilia Topuria pivoted to future pairing with Paddy Pimblett tonight after his win at UFC 317, because he knows he would come unstuck if they fought.
Tsarukyan, the current top contender at the lightweight limit, made weight overnight as an official back-up to tonight’s main event clash between Topuria, and former champion, Charles Oliveira.
Albeit not seeing his services required, Armenian contender, Arman Tsarukyan watched front and center as Topuria would drop and stop Oliveira with a hellacious opening round knockout win to claim the vacant lightweight crown.