Jon Jones picks Arman Tsarukyan to beat Ilia Topuria
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 5:26 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Jon Jones expressed a clear preference for Arman Tsarukyan over Ilia Topuria during an event in Moscow on June 29, 2026. Jones's comments came after Tsarukyan missed a title shot opportunity due to a previous withdrawal. This follows Topuria's recent title match against Justin Gaethje, where Topuria suffered a defeat via a corner stoppage at the end of the fourth round. Tsarukyan believes the loss could hinder Topuria's future performances, impacting any potential matchup between the two fighters.
- •Jon Jones attended an event in Moscow on June 29, 2026.
- •Jones favored Tsarukyan to win over Topuria.
- •Topuria recently lost his interim title fight against Gaethje.
- •Tsarukyan is seeking a fight following his recent sidelining.
- •Tsarukyan suggests Topuria may not perform at his previous level after the loss.
- 5:26 PMYahoo Sports — Jon Jones believes Arman Tsarukyan beats Ilia Topuria
"Jon Jones didn’t hesitate while picking between Arman Tsarukyan and Ilia Topuria.
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