Bobby Green describes his hesitation towards engaging in a fight with Arman Tsarukyan.
In the upcoming UFC on ESPN 52 event, scheduled to take place in Austin, two exciting matchups are set to unfold. The co-main event will see lightweight contenders Dan Hooker and Bobby "King" Green lock horns, while the main event will feature a highly anticipated clash between Arm Tsarukyan and Beneil Dariush.
Dan Hooker, ranked No.9 in the UFC lightweight division, hails from New Zealand and boasts a record of 23-12. On the other hand, Bobby Green, the No.13-ranked lightweight, is an American fighter with a record of 31-14-1. This will be the first time Hooker and Green will meet in the UFC.
The lightweight division has been Green's battleground for quite some time, and his recent victories over Tony Ferguson and Grant Dawson have made him a target for many fighters in the 155-pound division. However, Green has expressed disinterest in facing Arm Tsarukyan, who is ranked No.8 in the division with a record of 20-3.
Green has been vocal about his disdain for Tsarukyan's fighting style, stating that he finds Tsarukyan's fights incredibly boring. In fact, Green has gone as far as saying that he falls asleep while watching Tsarukyan's fights. This disinterest, however, may not aid Green's progress towards a title shot in the UFC lightweight division.
Tsarukyan, on the other hand, has requested a $50,000 bonus after his fights. His recent performances have been impressive, but it remains to be seen how his style will fare against Green's aggressive approach.
In the main event, Arm Tsarukyan will face Beneil Dariush, a fighter from the USA with a record of 22-5-1. Both Tsarukyan and Dariush are ranked in the top 5 of the UFC lightweight division, with Tsarukyan at No.8 and Dariush at No.4. This highly anticipated matchup is expected to be a thrilling display of skill and strategy.
Green, despite his dislike for Tsarukyan, respects Dariush, but considers Tsarukyan a terrible fighter. Green, however, has lost both of his fights against Russian fighters, specifically to Rashid Magomedov (Split Decision in 2017) and Islam Makhachev (KO in 1st round in 2022).
The UFC on ESPN 52 event is shaping up to be an exciting night of fights, with Green vs. Hooker and Tsarukyan vs. Dariush headlining the event. Be sure to tune in on December 2 to witness these thrilling matchups.
Bobby Green, who has expressed disdain for Arm Tsarukyan's fighting style, will not be facing Tsarukyan in the upcoming UFC on ESPN 52 event. Instead, Green will lock horns with lightweight contender Dan Hooker, while Tsarukyan will engage in a mixed-martial-arts battle with Beneil Dariush in the main event.
