Arman Tsarukyan News

Dylan Bowker - June 11, 2026

Arman Tsarukyan is someone who should be next up to fight for the UFC lightweight belt in the eyes of many and a former kingpin of the UFC’s 155 pound division has weighed in on the curious situation the top contender finds himself in. The combatant in question is Benson Henderson who grappled with Tsarukyan quasi-recently in a grappling contest that saw the latter win via submission at ACBJJ 18. Through the athletic meritocracy lens, Tsarukyan should be getting the UFC title shot in the eyes of many, but instead reigning champ Ilia Topuria will fight interim belt holder Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250 this weekend. When simply asked what does this guy have to do to get the next crack at the UFC crown, Henderson said [via Bowks Talking Bouts],

Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 2, 2026

Arman Tsarukyan is confident that Khamzat Chimaev can stick around at 185 pounds. Chimaev suffered the first loss of his pro MMA career in a highly competitive title fight against Sean Strickland at UFC 328. Chimaev put the UFC Middleweight Championship on the line against Strickland and realized that his grappling attempts would be no cake walk from the second round and beyond. Strickland made things a dog fight until the final horn and he was awarded with the split nod.

Cole Shelton - June 1, 2026

Arman Tsarukyan doesn’t think his next fight will be for the lightweight title. Tsarukyan has been announced as the backup fighter for the lightweight title fight at the White House between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje. Although Tsarukyan is the backup fighter, that doesn’t mean he will get the next title shot; instead, he believes his next opponent could be a rematch against Charles Oliveira.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 1, 2026

Colby Covington believes Arman Tsarukyan has displayed unsportsmanlike behavior that he isn’t a fan of. Covington has long been known to ruffle the feathers of other fighters with his trash talk. The former interim UFC Welterweight Champion insists that even he has his limits, and he feels Tsarukyan has stepped out of bounds on numerous occasions. From brawling on the mat to a questionable move on a California legend, Tsarukyan has drawn the ire of some over his with his actions.

Harry Kettle - May 29, 2026

UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria believes he would embarrass Arman Tsarukyan if the two ever fought one another. Ilia Topuria has his sights set on greatness in the world of mixed martial arts and in his next outing, he will attempt to successfully defend his UFC lightweight championship when he puts it on the line against veteran Justin Gaethje.

Harry Kettle - May 21, 2026

UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria has had some interesting words for Arman Tsarukyan in a recent interview. As we know, Ilia Topuria is one of the biggest stars in all of mixed martial arts right now. He is the former UFC featherweight champion, and he is the current UFC lightweight champion. At UFC Freedom 250, he will defend the belt against Justin Gaethje, in what will likely serve as the challenger’s final shot at a world championship in the promotion.

Curtis Calhoun - May 15, 2026

Former UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev barely made it to the scale at the UFC 328 official weigh-in and nearly withdrew. Before Khamzat Chimaev lost to Sean Strickland in the UFC 328 main event, he nearly lost the battle to the scales at last Friday’s official weigh-in.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 10, 2026

Arman Tsarukyan was in Khamzat Chimaev’s corner for UFC 328, and he’s reacted to “Borz’s” stunning loss. Chimaev failed to retain the UFC Middleweight Championship this past Saturday. It was evident in the second round that Strickland was able to have some success thwarting Chimaev’s grappling. “Borz” decided to save his energy for a standup war with the man he once sparred with.

Curtis Calhoun - April 30, 2026

Arman Tsarukyan got a swift response from Khabib Nurmagomedov after claiming he had his gym built by the Russian government. Top UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan was supposed to face Khabib Nurmagomedov’s protege, then-lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, at UFC 311 before withdrawing on hours’ notice due to an injury. After the withdrawal, Tsarukyan has had a long path back to another lightweight title shot, even with Makhachev out of the division.

BJ Penn Staff - April 30, 2026

According to UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan, the promotion now values drama more than actual fighting. Tsarukyan is one of the top contenders in his division at present. However, a title shot has so far eluded him.

Curtis Calhoun - April 29, 2026

Former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili was ‘disappointed’ with Arman Tsarukyan’s tactics against Urijah Faber on the RAF mats. Top UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan remains unbooked for his next appearance in the Octagon as he potentially awaits the Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje title fight winner. Topuria and Gaethje headline a stacked card at UFC Freedom 250 on the White House lawn, an event which Tsarukyan allegedly nearly partook in.

Curtis Calhoun - April 28, 2026

Top UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan nearly signed off to fight on the White House card before matchmakers changed their minds. UFC Freedom 250 is just weeks away as Ilia Topuria, Justin Gaethje, and other top stars prepare to fight in an unprecedented event on the White House lawn. It’ll mark the first sporting event to take place at the White House in U.S. history and is expected to deliver on lofty expectations.

Curtis Calhoun - April 22, 2026

UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan had malicious intent behind his viral mid-match fall with Urijah Faber at RAF 08. Arman Tsarukyan continues to keep busy outside of the Octagon as he continues to wait for a UFC lightweight title shot. The top UFC lightweight contender recently squared off with UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber in the Real American Freestyle 08 main event, earning a dominant 13-1 victory.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 22, 2026

If Arman Tsarukyan thinks he can blow past the 145-pound division, one former UFC champion believes he’ll be in for a rude awakening. Tsarukyan has teased moving down in weight to challenge featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. “Ahalkalakets” recently told IbraTV that while his goal to become a lightweight titleholder remains, he’d find it difficult to turn down an opportunity to face “The Great.”

Curtis Calhoun - April 20, 2026

UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria isn’t a fan of Arman Tsarukyan’s growing presence outside of the Octagon as he waits for a title shot. Ilia Topuria will return to defend his UFC lightweight championship against interim titleholder Justin Gaethje on the White House lawn this summer. Topuria vs. Gaethje headlines an intriguing card at UFC Freedom 250, which features the returns of Alex Pereira, Bo Nickal, and Michael Chandler.

BJ Penn Staff - April 20, 2026

If trouble befalls the UFC Freedom 250 main event, Arman Tsarukyan will be ready to step in and save the day. UFC Freedom 250 goes down on June 14 on the White House lawn. The event is intended to help celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, and is expected to be one of the biggest and most unique in UFC history.

BJ Penn Staff - April 18, 2026

UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan has been called out for his close friendship with social media influencer Nina Drama. Tsarukyan is currently the No. 2-ranked contender in his division, behind interim champ Justin Gaethje, and undisputed champ Ilia Topuria. Unfortunately, a title shot has so far eluded him, but he’s keeping very busy while he waits for the opportunity.

Curtis Calhoun - April 17, 2026

American Airlines officials issued a statement on Arman Tsarukyan’s removal on Thursday from a plane headed to Philadelphia. UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan ran into some problems outside of the cage earlier this week as he was on the way to headline Real American Freestyle 08 in Philadelphia.