Watch out, Volkanovski! Tsarukyan sets his sights on the belt after a lackluster fight at UFC London.

Arman Tsarukyan in victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/@UFC

Arman Tsarukyan He seems willing to change the course of his own career by aiming for a new goal: Alexander Volkanovsky, even though playing in a different category. After the lukewarm fight across Movsar Evloev e Lerone murphy No. UFC LondonIn a fight that, in theory, would define the next challenger for the featherweight belt (up to 65,7 kg), the Armenian, currently without a clear spot at the top of the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg), saw an opening to get closer to a title shot.

In a post on Threads, Tsarukyan suggested that he could take a leading role in the featherweight division and position himself as an alternative in the title race, indicating that he would be ready to "save" the category in the face of the uncertain scenario.

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"UFC fans, is it time for me to save the featherweight division?", he wrote. Arman Tsarukyan.

Jean Silva can cut in line.

Jean Silva celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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While Movsar Evloev Become the number one in the division and maintain your undefeated record with 20 wins, then fight for the title against... Alexander Volkanovsky you may end up with Jean Silva.

The Brazilian comes from a victory over arnold allen In a highly exciting duel, he emerges as the favorite among fans who value the entertainment inside the octagon.

Arman Tsarukyan forgotten by UFC

Arman Tsarukyan He is ranked first in the lightweight rankings. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Even though she holds the top position in the lightweight rankings (up to 70,3 kg), Arman Tsarukyan He has not yet had the opportunity to compete for the UFC belt. When he was finally scheduled to fight for the title at UFC 311The Armenian fighter ended up injuring his back the day before the fight and had to be removed from the card, being replaced by... Renato Moicano.

As if that weren't enough, Tsarukyan was subsequently placed only as a reserve in the fight between Charles of the Bronx e Ilia Topuria, valid for the vacant belt in UFC 317Already in the running for the interim lightweight title in UFC 324The athlete wasn't even considered by the organization, which opted for... Paddy Pimblett e Justin gaethje.

After seeing the American defeat the Briton and win the interim belt, everything indicates that Arman Tsarukyan He had once again witnessed a lightweight title fight without his name involved. Because... Justin gaethje e Ilia Topuria They are lined up for a title unification showdown.