Ilia Topuria, the UFC lightweight champion, is under fire for saying he’d give up his belt to avoid fighting Arman Tsarukyan.

Tsarukyan put asterisks on Topuria's recent dominant run, which includes three-straight knockouts over Alexander Volkanovski, Max Holloway, and most recently Charles Oliveira at UFC 317.

Arman Tsarukyan, a 29-year-old from Armenia, has a 23-3 record with 9-2 in the UFC. He’s beaten Charles Oliveira, Beneil Dariush, and Damir Ismagulov but lost to Makhachev in 2019 and Mateusz ...

Ilia Topuria says he would vacate his title before giving Arman Tsarukyan the next title shot 😬 “They are gonna give him a fight before the title shot… I’m the world champion. I’m never ...

Ilia Topuria and Arman Tsarukyan (Photo by Imagn Images) The heat between Ilia Topuria and Arman Tsarukyan is rising. After Topuria almost did not take any damage in UFC 317, he is expected to ...

Tsarukyan has been at the #1 spot ever since he beat Oliveira in a split decision win back in April 2024 in the UFC 300 mega card, but has yet to fight for the title.

Arman Tsarukyan during the UFC 311 press conference at Intuit Dome on Jan. 16, 2025 in Inglewood, Calif. Zuffa LLC Only one man deserves to challenge Ilia Topuria for the UFC lightweight ...

Tsarukyan, who defeated Charles Oliveira in a No. 1 contender matchup at UFC 300, is likely to face lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in late October in Abu Dhabi. Tsarukyan was also fined $25,000.

Arman Tsarukyan endorses potential rival’s quest for double champ status while he eyes UFC lightweight throne with ambition.

Arman Tsarukyan’s manager hits back at Paddy Pimblett’s reasoning for preferring a matchup with ‘legend’ Justin Gaethje Kyle Dimond Sat 26 July 2025 10:00 ...