Arman Tsarukyan: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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'The Result Will Be The Same!' Ilia Topuria Has Bold Take Already on First Possible Title Defense After Charles Oliveira

Should Arman Tsarukyan or Paddy Pimblett be next if Ilia Topuria snags gold during the International Fight Week PPV this month? He fights Charles Oliveria atop the UFC 317 PPV main event for the vacant 155-pound gold.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 1

Arman Tsarukyan details plan to restore his reputation after ‘misinterpreted’ injury and ‘duck’ claims

Arman Tsarukyan is ready to do whatever it takes to win back UFC fans. The top lightweight contender was supposed to fight for UFC gold against Islam Makhachev in January.

MMA News / MMA on SI / May 31

UFC star Arman Tsarukyan submits Bellator champ in grappling match

Arman Tsarukyan has submitted an ex-Bellator champion in his second stint in professional submission grappling. 'Ahalkalakets' has been inactive since UFC 300 in April 2024.

MMA News / The SportsRush / May 30

Snubbed for Justin Gaethje, Arman Tsarukyan Claims ‘Dana White Privilege’ Helped Paddy Pimblett’s Career

It seems that the chaos surrounding the UFC lightweight division is starting to trickle down towards its ranked contenders. Following his first appearance in the top 10 of the lightweight rankings, Paddy Pimblett is continuing to live up to his ‘Baddy’ moniker with his trademark trolling.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 25

Major ‘problem’ with Arman Tsarukyan vs Paddy Pimblett highlighted by UFC legend

The UFC has been warned against booking rising star Paddy Pimblett against Arman Tsarukyan next. Talk of a fight between Tsarukyan and Pimblett intensified in April after the latter’s latest victory in his fast climb up the lightweight ladder in MMA’s leading promotion.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 23

Arman Tsarukyan reveals surprising reason for wanting to fight Paddy Pimblett

UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan envisions his path back to a title shot going through Paddy Pimblett. This comes after the Armenian contender had his championship hopes in Los Angeles dashed at the start of 2025.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / May 23

Top Contender Plots Exciting Summer Return

No. 1 lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan wants to fight again this summer, and he already has a name in mind for his return bout More than a year removed from his last trip to the Octagon, Arman Tsarukyan has already begun to make preparations for his first official contest of 2025.

MMA News / MMA on SI / May 22

Arman Tsarukyan agrees to Paddy Pimblett UFC fight on one condition

Arman Tsarukyan is itching to get back in the Octagon after suffering back spasms in the days leading up to his originally-scheduled UFC Lightweight Championship fight with Islam Makhachev.

MMA News / FirstSportz / May 20

Islam Makhachev’s ‘Worst Nightmare’ Exposes Holes In P4P King’s Fight Game

The lightweight boogeyman, Islam Makhachev, has finally moved up to the 170-lbs division after years of dominance in lightweight. The pound-for-pound king made the decision after Jack Della Maddalena beat Belal Muhammad at UFC 315 in spectacular fashion.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 15

Arman Tsarukyan reveals who he’ll most likely fight next after losing lightweight title shot

The #1 lightweight in the world wants to fight at UFC 317. The 22-3 Arman Tsarukyan was supposed to fight for Islam Makhachev’s lightweight title at UFC 311 back in January, however, a back injury would force Tsarukyan off the card the day before.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / May 3

‘There’s No Point in Fighting’ – Arman Tsarukyan Sends Message Over UFC Disrespect

As UFC President Dana White and his matchmaking team work to finalize the promotion’s summer calendar, it’s clear there are still obstacles to overcome.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 3

Arman Tsarukyan reveals he turned down ‘disrespectful’ UFC offer to fight a lowed ranked opponent in Abu Dhabi

Arman Tsarukyan isn’t seeing eye-to-eye with the UFC after they tried to book him for a July main event. The top contender in the lightweight division hasn’t fought since Tsarukyan withdrew from UFC 311 where he was set to face the champion, Islam Makhachev, in a rematch.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 2

Arman Tsarukyan calls out UFC rival after defeating one of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s understudies at Karate Combat 54

UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan has one man on his mind after a wild win at Karate Combat 54. Despite a short-notice withdrawal from UFC 311 earlier this year, Arman Tsarukyan remains active in combat sports as he awaits his next Octagon assignment.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 29

UFC's Arman Tsarukyan to compete at Karate event this week

Arman Tsarukyan will return to professional competition this week at Karate Combat. Tsarukyan was last scheduled to fight at UFC 311 in January but pulled out on extremely short notice due to an injury.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 28

Arman Tsarukyan set for combat sports return against Islam Makhachev’s teammate

#1 UFC Lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan will be returning sooner rather than later. Unfortunately, it’s not the UFC title fight he wanted against champion Islam Makhachev, a bout Tsarukyan withdrew from earlier this year at UFC 311 due to a last-minute back injury.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 17

UFC’s Arman Tsarukyan says no one wants to fight since title shot fell through

Arman Tsarukyan's UFC 311 blunder is costing him the big fights. Islam Makhachev's record fourth lightweight title defense came against short-notice replacement Renato Moicano at UFC 311.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 14

Arman Tsarukyan snubs Paddy Pimblett in first message since aggressive UFC 314 callout

Arman Tsarukyan’s first message since UFC 314 didn’t include any reference to his biggest name callout. The number one lightweight contender was one of a number of names on the receiving end of Paddy Pimblett’s promo after he stunningly stopped Michael Chandler in the night’s co-main event.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 8

Arman Tsarukyan responds to Paddy Pimblett: 'I dare you to call me out'

Rising lightweight star Paddy Pimblett got the attention of the top contender in the division with his recent comments. Pimblett trashed No. 1 ranked Arman Tsarukyan in a recent interview and it drew a response from the Armenian contender.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / April 7

Paddy Pimblett vs. Arman Tsarukyan Trash Talk Heats Up Ahead of Potential UFC Clash

The fallout from UFC 311 continues to ripple through the lightweight division, with unexpected twists reshaping the title picture. Arman Tsarukyan’s last-minute

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / January 22

Having lost his title opportunity after UFC 311, what’s next for Arman Tsarukyan?

This past Saturday in the main event of UFC 311, we saw a lightweight title fight but it wasn’t the lightweight title fight we were supposed to see. We were supposed to see a rematch between the champion Islam Makhachev (27-1) and top contender Arman Tsarukyan (22-3).

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 21

Arman Tsarukyan reacts to losing title shot: 'I'm not surprised'

Arman Tsarukyan may be the No. 1 ranked lightweight contender but he's going to have to work his way back to a title shot. Tsarukyan was scheduled to face champion Islam Makhachev in the UFC 311 main event last Saturday but pulled out of the fight the day before the event due to a back injury.

MMA News / Field Level Media / January 17

Arman Tsarukyan (back) out of UFC 311 title fight; Renato Moicano steps in

Challenger Arman Tsarukyan is out of the lightweight title fight against champion Islam Makhachev, set for UFC 311 on Saturday, due to back pain. Dana White, the CEO of UFC, confirmed Friday that Renato Moicano will step in for Tsarukyan in the main event in Inglewood, Calif.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 17

UFC 311: Weigh-In Results and Video - Arman Tsarukyan injured

The fighters competing on Saturday's UFC 311 fight card in Inglewood, Calif. officially weighed in on Friday. The event features two world title bouts.

MMA News / Yardbarker / August 15

Mateusz Gamrot eyeing rematch with Arman Tsarukyan

Mateusz Gamrot calls for 'easier' rematch with Arman Tsarukyan should he beat Dan Hooker at UFC 305

Mateusz Gamrot sees his matchup with Dan Hooker at UFC 305 as a stiff test but is eyeing a bigger fight in his future should he pick up his fourth straight win on Saturday.

MMA News / Field Level Media / June 25

UFC fighter Arman Tsarukyan suspended 9 months for punching fan

The Nevada State Athletic Commission issued a nine-month suspension to UFC lightweight Arman Tsarukyan for throwing punches at a fan in April. The incident occurred during Tsarukyan's walkout at UFC 300 in Las Vegas on April 13 when he got into a physical altercation with an audience member who flipped him off.