Tsarukyan believes he would defeat Nurmagomedov by decision

Arman Tsarukyan stated he believes he would have beaten Khabib Nurmagomedov if they had fought, predicting a decision victory. Tsarukyan cited his more well-rounded skill set as his main advantage over the retired lightweight champion. The claim is notable given Nurmagomedov's perfect 29-0 record and dominant UFC lightweight title reign. Tsarukyan, who lost a close decision to Nurmagomedov in his UFC debut in 2019, appears confident that a rematch would yield different results. The statement reflects Tsarukyan's belief in his evolution as a fighter and his assessment that his diverse abilities would pose problems for Nurmagomedov's wrestling-heavy approach.