There are only a select few best of the best legends within the sport of mixed martial arts, but Khabib Nurmagomedov undoubtedly has a seat at the table with those etched in history. However, despite being one of the most dominant fighters to ever grace the octagon, Arman Tsarukyan believes that he has the skills to beat Nurmagomedov in his prime.

'The Eagle' quickly rose to fame in the cage by handing devastating losses to his opponents effortlessly, barely dropping a round throughout his 12-year career. The Dagestani brought in a level of grappling that overwhelmed every high-profile fighter who attempted to oppose him, and in 2020, when he was just 32 years old, he retired on top, without a single defeat on his resume.

While Khabib Nurmagomedov was coasting through elite opponent after elite opponent, Arman Tsarukyan had just broken into the UFC with three fights under his belt. Six years later, Tsarukyan has reached a level where he believes he would have bettered Nurmagomedov in a fantasy bout.

"Me," Tsarukyan confidently answered when asked who would win between himself and prime Nurmagomedov. "It's probably a [win by] decision."

Arman Tsarukyan has been a nightmare matchup for many since making the switch over to the UFC. Aside from losses to Islam Makhachev and Mateusz Gamrot, Tsarukyan has been flawless, beating some true challengers in his division.

As he navigates through his best years as an athlete, the 29-year-old looks to be improving with every booking, but is that enough to beat one of the true icons of the sport?

Each of the 29 men Khabib Nurmagomedov had to face during his career believed they had a chance, and each one of them failed.

But what separates Arman Tsarukyan from his past opponents is his skills, stated the Armenian. The lightweight contender insisted that his ability would be a problem for anybody, including one of the greatest to compete under the UFC banner.

"[My] skills," Tsarukyan continued. "Well-rounded. I'm more well-rounded than him."

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Arman Tsarukyan has subtly mocked Colby Covington and his decision to file a lawsuit against Jorge Masvidal from their 2022 incident.

The Armenian has become somewhat of an internet sensation during his hiatus from the UFC. Instead of making a name for himself inside the octagon, the 29-year-old has been making friends with popular streamers and getting as many eyes on him as possible. The time away from competing has been beneficial to his reputation, but he hasn't been completely idle.

During his absence from fighting in the cage and his subsequent social media tour, Arman Tsarukyan has found success in Real American Freestyle, a newly-founded wrestling promotion showcasing some of the best the sport has to offer. As they attempt to promote elite-level wrestling to a more mainstream audience, Tsarukyan has arguably emerged as the standout name on the mats.

The UFC ace has amassed a perfect 3-0 start to life in RAF, but could face stiff competition in the future. His grappling brilliance has caught the attention of Colby Covington, who also has a positive 2-0 record in the company.

Both men have been caught in an escalating war of words, and the interest in their potential match is beginning to grow. According to reports, the UFC is preventing any chance of the two colliding under the RAF banner, but that hasn't stopped Tsarukyan's verbal assault on Covington.

In 2022, Colby Covington was assaulted outside of a restaurant by Jorge Masvidal in the streets of Miami. The two fought just weeks before the events of March 21, but their feud transcended the octagon, leading to the assault. Covington has since decided to press charges against Masvidal, seeking damages in excess of $50,000.

Amid the news of the lawsuit, Arman Tsarukyan took to social media to taunt 'Chaos'.

"The real king of Miami," Tsarukyan wrote on Instagram in an attempt to draw a reaction out of Covington. "Don't worry, I don't sue when I get in a fight."

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