Tsarukyan believes he would beat Nurmagomedov by decision citing versatility

Arman Tsarukyan stated he believes he would have defeated Khabib Nurmagomedov by decision if they had fought. Tsarukyan cited his more well-rounded skill set as his main advantage over the retired lightweight champion. The confident assessment from Tsarukyan adds to ongoing speculation about how current top lightweights would match up against the undefeated former champion. While Nurmagomedov retired undefeated at 29-0, Tsarukyan's claim reflects his belief in his own diverse abilities across all aspects of MMA.