Arman Tsarukyan discusses his next opponent and aims for a golden opportunity at UFC Casa Branca.

Arman Tsarukyan At a UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/armantsarukyan

Arman Tsarukyan He is confident that he will face the winner of the duel between Ilia Topuria e Justin gaethje At UFC Casa Branca, scheduled for June 14th, the Armenian fighter, currently ranked number one in the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg), sees himself next in line for the unified title between the Spaniard and the American. Even so, aware of the high risk of changes to the card due to the special event's safety protocols, the fighter assures that he is prepared to take the spot if necessary.

In an interview with Ariel Helwani, Tsarukyan indicated that he might return to fight at the same event if there are any unforeseen circumstances in the main fight. According to him, the decision regarding his next fight should be made after the bout between Topuria and Gaethje.

“If something happens in the main White House fight, I’ll come back to fight, so I’ll fight there. They’ll announce my next fight after the fight between Ilia and Gaethje,” he said. Arman Tsarukyan.

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The Armenian fighter also highlighted that he intends to keep his weight under control so he's ready at the last minute, should he be called up just days before the event. Furthermore, he acknowledged that different scenarios could unfold before the fight and sees this uncertainty as a potentially positive opportunity for his career.

"I'll keep my weight down if they call me four or five days beforehand. There are a few different things that can happen. It could be a good thing," the Armenian concluded.

Arman Tsarukyan forgotten by UFC

Arman Tsarukyan attack Ilia Topuria once again. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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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.