Arman Tsarukyan’s beef with Michael Chandler
As mentioned, this isn’t the first time that Armaan Tsarukyan has called out Michael Chandler. Back in January, the 23-fight veteran questioned Chandler’s top five lightweight ranking.
Hey @tweet It’s time to defend your ratings! Lowest fighting iq in the division against the new mma generation. I will not see you at the top 🫡
– Arman Tsarukyan UFC (ArmanUfc) January 27, 2023
“Hey MikeChandlerMMA it’s time to defend your ratings! Lowest fighting IQ in the division against the new mma generation. I won’t see you at the top.”
During an appearance on Michael Bisping’s “Believe You Me” podcast, Michael Chandler responded to Tsarukyan’s comments earlier this year. Chandler dismissed the fellow 155-pound as a credible threat (h/t MMAJunkie).
“I didn’t want to,” Chandler said, “because I didn’t see him fight.” “No disrespect or whatever. I know he fought (Matheusz) Gamrot; I didn’t really watch Gamrot fight either. I appreciate the callout. That’s exactly what I would do if I were him, but no thanks man. I’m here to talk about Connor and TUF Do you think I worry about freaking out Arman Tsarukyan with a silent T at the beginning of his name?”
While Michael Chandler told Bisping he was the right guy to talk to, he didn’t agree with the way Arman Tsarukyan went about it.
“It was a good callout, good for him,” Chandler admitted. “He was coming at me, but that’s not how you fight me, dude.”