Arman Tsarukyan He is ranked first in the lightweight rankings. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Arman Tsarukyan He has ambitious plans for the 2026 season. Currently ranked number one in the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg), the Armenian is experiencing a period of little activity and being forgotten within the organization, a situation that, according to him, should be reversed during the North American summer, a period that runs from June 20 to September 22.
In an interview with 'The Schmo', Arman Tsarukyan He demonstrated confidence when projecting his near future and indicated that he intends to compete for a belt within that timeframe, whether it's the symbolic 'BMF' title or the division's undisputed championship belt.
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"This summer, I will definitely fight for the belt, any belt, whether it's the BMF or a lineal title," he said. Arman Tsarukyan.
Arman Tsarukyan forgotten by UFC
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 watching the American defeat the Briton and win the interim belt, 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 showdown. unification of titles at UFC Casa Branca.
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