Tsarukyan believes he would defeat Khabib by decision due to versatility

Arman Tsarukyan stated he believes he would have defeated Khabib Nurmagomedov by decision if they had fought. Tsarukyan cited his diverse skill set as the main advantage he would have over the former lightweight champion. The comments represent a bold claim from Tsarukyan, who is positioning himself as a top contender in the lightweight division. His assessment suggests confidence in his well-rounded abilities compared to Khabib's dominant wrestling-based approach. The statement adds to ongoing discussions in the MMA community about how current elite lightweights would have matched up against the undefeated former champion.