“I am a superb boy” – Arman Tsarukyan points apology to Dana White and UFC brass whille calling for a title battle

Arman Tsarukyan not too long ago apologized to Dana White and the UFC brass whereas requesting a title battle.

Tsarukyan is the No.1-ranked light-weight contender within the official UFC standings. Nonetheless, the Georgian-Armenian fighter was unnoticed of the 155-pound title image after seemingly making some poor decisions over the previous yr. Regardless of his rating, Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett have been booked for an interim light-weight title battle at UFC 324 final weekend after Ilia Topuria introduced a hiatus from motion.

In April 2024, Tsarukyan discovered himself in scorching water with the promotion after swinging at a fan within the crowd throughout his walkout for his battle towards Charles Oliveira at UFC 300, which resulted in a $24,000 wonderful and a nine-month suspension.

Final January, he pulled out of a title battle towards Islam Makhachev at UFC 311 final January, simply at some point earlier than the occasion. Extra not too long ago, Tsarukyan headbutted Dan Hooker throughout their ultimate faceoff earlier than their UFC Qatar conflict final November.

Whereas many contemplate Tsarukyan to be the rightful title challenger, it seems his poor decision-making abilities and impulsive conduct have rubbed the promotion the flawed means on a number of events. After Gaethje’s unanimous choice win over Pimblett, he is now anticipated to face Topuria in an undisputed light-weight title conflict later this yr, with Tsarukyan’s future strikes unsure.

In an interview with Daniel Cormier, Tsarukyan formally apologized to White and referred to as for a title battle whereas vowing to behave himself. He stated:

“Dana and Hunter [Campbell], forgive me. Give me a title battle. I will be a superb boy. I’m a superb boy. I’m not going to hit anyone anymore.”

Chael Sonnen urges UFC to forgive Arman Tsarukyan and launch him from “bizarre purgatory”

Chael Sonnen not too long ago referred to as on the UFC to pardon Arman Tsarukyan and urged the promotion to launch the Georgian-Armenian from the “bizarre purgatory” he is seemingly condemned to.

In an interview with The Schmo, the previous UFC star stated:

“Can we please forgive him? No matter he did to get himself on this bizarre purgatory, can we additionally do not forget that he agreed to be a backup fighter? That he did a coaching camp, that he flew out to Las Vegas, he went by means of the fee, he made weight. He was able to go on a second’s discover. You get one thing for that. I need him to get one thing. I need him acknowledged. I forgive Arman Tsarukyan, and I need different individuals to forgive him.”