One cannot claim a lack of self-confidence by top UFC contender Arman Tsarukyan.<\/p>\n
In fact, the UFC lightweight believes he could handle one of the all-time greats in former champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.<\/p>\n
“It’s probably a decision,” Tsarukyan said in an interview with Hassan Yosufi<\/a> (thanks to MMA Fighting<\/a> for the quotes). “My skills (are my biggest edge). I’m more well-rounded than him.”<\/p>\n Khabib Nurmagomedov retired undefeated and as UFC champion<\/p>\n Retired since 2020, Nurmagomedov concluded his MMA career with a perfect 29-0 record, including submission wins over former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje.<\/p>\n Nurmagomedov could have continued competing, but opted to leave the sport on top. He is now a coach for several MMA fighters along with taking on other business ventures.<\/p>\n Arman Tsarukyan ranks as one of top UFC lightweight contenders<\/p>\n The 29-year-old Tsarukyan has been impressive since a 2022 loss to Mateusz Gamrot, reeling off five consecutive wins. That includes a 2024 split decision over Charles Oliveira in a title-eliminator.<\/p>\n Since that bout, Oliveira has gone on to claim the “BMF” title. Tsarukyan, meanwhile, bested Dan Hooker this past November via submission to improve to 23-3 overall.<\/p>\n Tsarukyan has also stayed active competing for RAF, earning two wins over Georgio Poullas and one vs. Lance Palmer this year. He also won a\u00a0 submission grappling exchange with Muhammad Mokaev this past March.<\/p>\n More Combat Sports News<\/p>\n