Arman Tsarukyan opens up about his relationship with the UFC: 'They think I'm going to walk away with the belt'

Tsarukyan in a photo shoot. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/armantsarukyan

In the final stretch of preparation to face Urijah faber in RAF 08, Arman Tsarukyan He remains interested in changing his relationship with the UFC executives. In an interview with Espaitec's 'Full Send' this Thursday (9), the athlete said that Dana White and the matchmakers They believe he would leave the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) if he won the lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg).

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According to the Armenian, his main goal is not only to win the title, but also to break the record for saves in the category. Throughout history, only... Islam makhachev He managed to defend the belt on four occasions.

“They’re worried that I’ll take the title and leave the UFC, but where will I go if I become champion? I want to be the best in the UFC and stay with the company because they built me ​​and made me a star. I want to be champion and break records in our lightweight division and defend the title as much as possible. Islam did 4; I want to do 5 or 6. I’m not young anymore, I’m 29 years old, so maybe I have 5-6 years left. I have to make a lot of money, be champion, be the best fighter in the world, and then leave,” the fighter stated.

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"They're worried that I'm going to get the title and leave the UFC, but where am I going to leave if I become champion? I want to be the best in the UFC and stay with the company because they… pic.twitter.com/CU7Mv1XwtQ

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Tsarukyan is ranked second in the lightweight division.

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

With three consecutive victories, the Armenian stepped into the world's most famous octagon for the last time when he faced... Dan Hooker in the main event of UFC Qatar. On that occasion, he submitted the New Zealander with a katagatame in the second round. Before that, he had won Charles of the Bronx by split decision in April 2024. Even in second place in the category ranking, Justin gaethje e Ilia Topuria They will unify their titles at an event scheduled for the White House in June of this year.