Arman Tsarukyan
16 stories covering Arman Tsarukyan — news, results and analysis.
Gaethje vs. Topuria 2? Jon Anik Bets on a White House Rematch
Anik says internal UFC talks are pointing toward running Gaethje-Topuria back — despite Gaethje ruling out any fight until 2027.
Sep 6, 2026
Tsarukyan Wants Five Lightweight Title Defenses to Top Makhachev
The #2 lightweight says he'll chase at least five defenses to break Islam Makhachev's divisional record — but first he has Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331 on Sept. 19.
Sep 1, 2026
Oliveira's Coach Explains Why Arman Doesn't Fit a BMF Title Fight
Diego Lima says Charles Oliveira wants Justin Gaethje next, but the BMF belt has one non-negotiable requirement — and Arman Tsarukyan doesn't check it.
Aug 28, 2026
Ruffy vs. Tsarukyan at UFC 331: A Knockout Artist's Title Gamble
Mauricio Ruffy owns 13 KOs in 14 wins. Now he's taking a short-notice grappling test against the #2 lightweight for what he calls a straight shot at the belt.
Aug 27, 2026
Paddy Pimblett Draws a Line: Respect for Topuria, None for Tsarukyan
The Liverpudlian says he'd 'terrorize' Ilia Topuria and Arman Tsarukyan if they fought, but he's picking his targets carefully at 155.
Aug 20, 2026
Michael Page vs Alexander Shlemenko: Two Strikers Hit the Wrestling Mat
Ex-Bellator standouts MVP and Shlemenko — with 53 combined KOs between them — trade the cage for the grappling mat at RAF 14 on Oct. 3.
Aug 20, 2026
Tsarukyan Says Topuria Needs a Chandler Tune-Up Before Title Return
The No. 2 lightweight thinks Ilia Topuria needs an 'easy' comeback fight after his 17-0 run ended against Justin Gaethje. His pick? Michael Chandler.
Aug 19, 2026
Arman Tsarukyan Says Usman Nurmagomedov Could Wreck the UFC Lightweight Division
The No. 2-ranked lightweight thinks the Bellator champ beats almost anyone at 155 — including Justin Gaethje — if the UFC signs him.
Aug 18, 2026
Dana White Steps Between Tsarukyan and Ruffy at UFC 331 Faceoff
The #2 lightweight has a faceoff history — including a headbutt on Dan Hooker last year — so White wasn't taking chances before their September 19 eliminator.
Aug 14, 2026
Mike Perry vs. Dillon Danis: Duel Arena 1 PPV Price Set at $29.99
The Perry-Danis MMA headliner lands Aug. 29 in Orlando for $29.99. One man's on a 6-0 bare-knuckle tear; the other just went 0-2 against elite opposition.
Aug 13, 2026
Arman Tsarukyan Books RAF 14 Title Fight With Dillon Danis on Oct. 3
The UFC's No. 2 lightweight steps into RAF's crossover cage against 0-2 Danis, chasing a fresh belt just weeks after his UFC 331 co-main.
Aug 10, 2026
Ruffy Wants a Tsarukyan KO — and Says It's a Title Shot Away
The No. 7 lightweight isn't hiding his math: beat No. 2 Arman Tsarukyan by knockout, and he says he's next in line for gold.
Aug 6, 2026
Joshua Van vs Pantoja II Headlines UFC 331 in Los Angeles
Van, who took the flyweight belt after Pantoja's 26-second injury exit, gets a proper rematch on September 19. The ex-champ wants his 30-6 legacy back.
Aug 5, 2026
Arman Tsarukyan's Next Fight Is a Grappling Match — Not in the UFC
The #2-ranked UFC lightweight is booked for a submission-only bout in Armenia this Saturday, adding to a run of 8 crossover fights outside the octagon.
Jul 29, 2026
Matt Brown Says Retirement Talk Around Justin Gaethje Is Nonsense
Gaethje shocked Ilia Topuria as a huge underdog to grab the lightweight belt. Brown says walking away now would leave the biggest paydays of his career on the table.
Jul 28, 2026
Will Justin Gaethje Retire as Champion? Jon Anik Thinks So
Anik points to 'maternal pressure' after Gaethje's fourth-round finish of Ilia Topuria at the White House. Sound familiar?
Jul 25, 2026