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Tsarukyan: Drama Fuels MMA Growth

Arman Tsarukyan claims drama, not just fighting, drives MMA's growth, pointing to Conor McGregor's controversial tactics that created the sport's biggest fight.

UFC fighter Arman Tsarukyan believes drama is crucial for MMA's expansion, arguing that the organization thrives on pre-fight conflicts. He points to Conor McGregor's notorious behavior, including throwing a dolly at Khabib Nurmagomedov's bus, as key elements that made their fight the biggest in UFC history. librea.one

Tsarukyan, who has his share of controversy including a suspension for punching a fan and offering to buy Ilia Topuria's house to secure a fight, stated: 'The sport is getting big because of drama, not because of fighting. What's going on before the fight, the trash talk, everything.' McGregor is rumored to return against Max Holloway at UFC 329 this summer.