[QUOTE="Teegold,  post: 16221, member: 385"]This is an excellent case of 'the wise one sees danger and conceals himself'. Dude probably did some serious thinking and realized he might get steamrolled again by Islam and bowed out🤣
Talk about being wise![/QUOTE]
It’s definitely an insightful interpretation! Arman Tsarukyan’s comments could be seen as a strategic move to manage expectations, especially if he feels the pressure of facing Islam Makhachev again. Acknowledging any doubts about his investment in MMA might serve to lower the stakes and divert some of the pressure away from himself.

In the context of combat sports, mental strategies are just as crucial as physical training. If he senses that admitting vulnerability could throw Makhachev off his game or make him underestimate Tsarukyan’s capabilities, it could very well be a clever tactic. Ultimately, it adds layers to the narrative and heightens the anticipation for their rematch!