Arman Tsarukyan News
Arman Tsarukyan reveals Islam Makhachev rematch is in the works for UFC 310 in December
Josh Evanoff - August 26, 2024
Arman Tsarukyan has revealed that he could face Islam Makhachev at UFC 310 in December. The rising lightweight contender has been out of the cage since a bout with Charles Oliveira at UFC 300 in April. That night, Arman Tsarukyan faced the former champion in the biggest test of his career to date. Despite some struggles, the Armenian scored a split-decision victory over ‘Do Bronx’, in the process, earning a rematch with Islam Makhachev.
Arman Tsarukyan has 3 opponents in mind for potential UFC interim lightweight title fight
Susan Cox - August 8, 2024
Arman Tsarukyan has 3 opponents in mind for his potential UFC interim lightweight title fight. At 27, ‘Ahalkalakets’ (22-3 MMA) has won his last four fights in the Octagon, most recently defeating Charles Oliveira (34-10 MMA) at April’s historic UFC 300 event.
Islam Makhachev praises Max Holloway for his triumph over Justin Gaethje
Harry Kettle - August 6, 2024
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has praised Max Holloway for his BMF title triumph over Justin Gaethje. As we know, Islam Makhachev is the king of the 155-pound division. Over the course of the last few years, he’s really been able to cement his place at the top of the mountain. Because of that, he’s been left without too many stand-out challengers. Arman Tsarukyan seemed like the next logical move, but unfortunately, neither man is ready for that contest just yet.
Arman Tsarukyan squashes speculation regarding the next UFC lightweight title shot: "The rest of you can take a seat"
Curtis Calhoun - July 8, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan has a message for the top lightweights amidst his ongoing suspension. Tsarukyan was handed a nine-month suspension (retroactive) by the Nevada State Athletic Commission after assaulting a fan during his UFC 300 walkout in April. The suspension can be reduced to six months if Tsarukyan produces a video for an anti-bullying campaign, for which he is expected to oblige.
Islam Makhachev hits back at "attention seeker" Arman Tsarukyan after post-UFC 302 taunts
Curtis Calhoun - June 6, 2024
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is increasingly annoyed with Arman Tsarukyan’s public taunts. Makhachev defeated Dustin Poirier in the UFC 302 main event on Saturday in Newark. He remains the UFC’s pound-for-pound king after his latest successful title defense and will likely face Tsarukyan later this year.
Arman Tsarukyan rear-naked choke'd an alligator during recent south Florida fishing trip, plans to turn it into boots
Curtis Calhoun - June 5, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan tested his grappling skills on an alligator during a recent fishing trip to the Everglades. Tsarukyan sat cageside as UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev defeated Dustin Poirier in the UFC 302 main event on Saturday. After Makhachev’s submission victory, a rematch between Tsarukyan and Makhachev is the likely next lightweight title fight booking.
Dustin Poirier's ATT teammate defends him against Arman Tsarukyan's post-UFC 302 taunts: "Arman is a b****!"
Curtis Calhoun - June 5, 2024
One of Dustin Poirier’s American Top Team teammates has vehemently defended him against recent public jabs from another teammate, Arman Tsarukyan after UFC 302. Poirier’s third and likely final attempt at UFC undisputed gold fell short against Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 on Saturday. Despite a competitive first four rounds, Makhachev sealed the victory by tapping out Poirier with a D’Arce choke in Round 5.
Eddie Alvarez makes bold prediction for Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan 2
Fernando Quiles - June 5, 2024
Eddie Alvarez has made his prediction for a possible rematch between UFC lightweight titleholder Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan. Makhachev and Tsarukyan had a competitive showdown back in 2019. Makhachev emerged victorious via unanimous decision. While Makhachev has gone on to become a UFC champion with three successful title defenses, Tsarukyan hasn’t done too bad either, going 9-1 since that encounter.
Islam Makhachev claims Arman Tsarukyan "should thank" him for jumpstarting his UFC career
Curtis Calhoun - May 28, 2024
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev feels partially responsible for Arman Tsarukyan’s success inside the Octagon. Makhachev will face Dustin Poirier in his next UFC lightweight title defense at UFC 302 this Saturday in Newark. He returns after defeating Alexander Volkanovski in back-to-back fights in 2023.
Charles Oliveira predicts Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier, scoffs at Arman Tsarukyan's chances against UFC Lightweight Champion
Fernando Quiles - May 26, 2024
Charles Oliveira doesn’t think Dustin Poirier or Arman Tsarukyan will be able to unseat Islam Makhachev. Makhachev is scheduled to put his UFC Lightweight Championship at stake against “The Diamond” in the main event of UFC 302 inside the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The action takes place on Saturday, June 1st.
Arman Tsarukyan shares prediction for Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier at UFC 302
Cole Shelton - May 21, 2024
Arman Tsarukyan will be paying close attention to the UFC 302 lightweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier. Tsarukyan is the No. 1 contender at lightweight, but Poirier is getting the title shot on June 1 against Makhachev due to the timing. Heading into the fight, Makhachev is a sizeable -550 favorite to defeat Poirer, which Tsarukyan does agree with.
NSAC votes to withhold 20% of Arman Tsarukyan's UFC 300 purse after attacking fan during walkout
Curtis Calhoun - April 30, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan has been fined by the Nevada State Athletic Commission for assaulting a fan during his walkout at UFC 300. The NSAC voted to withhold 20% of Tsarukyan’s UFC 300 purse, totaling $31,600, for hitting a fan during an altercation while walking to the Octagon. MMA Junkie‘s Nolan King was among the first to report the news of the vote.
Arman Tsarukyan hits back at Michael Chandler over harsh criticism of declined short-notice UFC title fight: "You're waiting for a paycheck"
Curtis Calhoun - April 23, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan didn’t take long to respond to Michael Chandler’s stance that declining a short-notice title fight at UFC 302 was a mistake. Tsarukyan earned the biggest win of his UFC career by defeating former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira at UFC 300. He won the fight by split decision and earned No. 1 lightweight contender status.
Michael Chandler believes Arman Tsarukyan made a mistake by not taking the title fight at UFC 302: "This sport moves fast"
Cole Shelton - April 18, 2024
Michael Chandler thinks Arman Tsarukayn made a mistake by not taking the title fight against Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 on June 1 in Newark, New Jersey. After Tsarukyan beat Charles Oliveira by split decision at UFC 300, he revealed he was offered the title fight against Makhachev in the locker room. However, Tsarukyan turned it down leaving Dustin Poirier to get the title shot, which Chandler says is a mistake as he says MMA moves fast and that could be the only chance Tsarukyan gets to fight for the belt.
Arman Tsarukyan says UFC 300 judge who scored fight for Charles Oliveira apologized in a phone call: "He was going to kill my career!"
Curtis Calhoun - April 17, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan says the lone judge who scored his UFC 300 fight in Charles Oliveira’s favor admitted afterward that he made a mistake. Tsarukyan defeated Oliveira by split decision to secure No. 1 lightweight contender status at UFC 300. He’ll face the Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier winner after their clash at UFC 302 on June 1.
Fight fan who got punched by Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300 says he will not sue, but wants tickets to UFC 303
Harry Kettle - April 16, 2024
The fight fan who was punched by Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300 has confirmed that he has no plans to sue the lightweight contender. At UFC 300, Arman Tsarukyan secured the biggest win of his career so far. He defeated Charles Oliveira, narrowly edging past him via split decision. In the lead-up to the bout, however, he made headlines for a completely different reason.
Arman Tsarukyan explains fan incident during UFC 300 entrance before defeating Charles Oliveira
Fernando Quiles - April 14, 2024
UFC 300 winner Arman Tsarukyan has detailed his altercation with a fan during his entrance. Tsarukyan may have gone 2-0 last night depending on who you ask. Before scoring a split decision victory over Charles Oliveira on the main card of UFC 300, Tsarukyan went over to punch a fan who was allegedly yelling obscenities at him. The incident was quick and Arman handled business before winning a fun three-round scrap against “do Bronx.”
Dana White reacts to Arman Tsarukyan punching a fan in the crowd at UFC 300
Harry Kettle - April 14, 2024
UFC president Dana White has given his thoughts on Arman Tsarukyan punching a fan in the crowd at UFC 300. Last night, Arman Tsarukyan picked up the biggest win of his career. He squeaked out a win over Charles Oliveira, and he did so by the skin of his teeth. It was an incredibly tight fight, with Oliveira almost submitting Tsarukyan on two occasions. Alas, he didn’t get the job done, and Arman will now have his sights set on a future lightweight title shot.