Arman Tsarukyan open to fighting UFC star as he waits for title shot. Topuria has also been linked to a potential fight against Paddy Pimblett, as the two continue their longtime feud.

If the UFC needs Arman Tsarukyan to be the backup fighter for the Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira main event for UFC 317, or Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier 3 at UFC 318, he’ll say yes.

Ilia Topuria shuts down Arman Tsarukyan’s title hopes, claiming one win isn’t enough to earn a shot at the belt. Skip to main content Skip to header right navigation ...

But what really sparked Tsarukyan's anger was a statement from Topuria, who suggested that Arman had made a "bad decision" by signing as a reserve for UFC 317. To this, the response was blunt ...

Arman Tsarukyan and Ilia Topuria are trading barbs ahead of UFC 317. Topuria will fight Charles Oliveira for the vacant lightweight title in the main event at UFC 317 this weekend in Las Vegas.

Who is Arman Tsarukyan’s opponent Makkasharip Zaynukov? Fighting out of Dagestan just like his teammate Islam Makhachev, Makkasharip Zaynukov is a MMA fighter with a pro record of 16-4.

UFC lightweight is a mess but Arman Tsarukyan has options. The top echelons of UFC lightweight are logjammed with fighters vying for the title without establishing No. 1-contender status.