Arman Tsarukyan
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“There’s a lot of top guys,”
Arman Tsarukyan · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
Tsarukyan discussed the top contenders in the lightweight division he could face for the title.
“He’s still recovering and probably next for him a fight with Michael Chandler and then come back and fight for the title,”
Arman Tsarukyan · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
Tsarukyan speculated on Ilia Topuria's next opponent following his loss to Justin Gaethje.
“Who else? After this fight, he needs someone easy, an easy fight, and then after that fight come and fight again.”
Arman Tsarukyan · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
Tsarukyan continued discussing who Topuria should fight next after recovering.
“Me, Oliveira still. Paddy Pimblett. Topuria. Max Holloway is tough as well. But when I beat Ruffy, I’m going to fight for the title and then I can pick who I want to fight.”
Arman Tsarukyan · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
Tsarukyan named potential opponents he could pick after winning the title, including Oliveira, Pimblett, Topuria, and Holloway.
“Already No. 1 contender,”
Arman Tsarukyan · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
Tsarukyan responded when asked if the stakes are high for him at UFC 331 on Sept. 19.