Arman Tsarukyan’s profession momentum has seemingly been slowed following points with Dana White, not less than in keeping with a fellow UFC light-weight.
Many believed Tsarukyan had solidified his standing because the light-weight division’s high contender after delivering a dominant submission win towards Dan Hooker at UFC Doha in November. That win appeared to position him squarely on the fast track to a title opportunity.
Nonetheless, regardless of the momentum from that efficiency, “Ahalkalakets” has since run right into a irritating standstill, discovering it tough to persuade the UFC that he ought to be subsequent in line for a championship struggle.
After reigning champion Ilia Topuria introduced he could be taking a hiatus as a consequence of private causes, the UFC swiftly booked an interim title struggle. The promotion paired former title challenger Justin Gaethje towards Paddy Pimblett to headline UFC 324, snubbing Tsarukyan.
UFC CEO Dana White has been firm in his stance that Arman Tsarukyan should work his means again into title competition, mentioning that he beforehand missed a championship alternative towards then-titleholder Islam Makhachev at UFC 311 in January 2025 after pulling out throughout struggle week due to an alleged again damage.
Mauricio Ruffy Suggests Arman Tsarukyan’s Fallout With Dana White Is Holding Him Again
Throughout a current look on The Ariel Helwani Present, Mauricio Ruffy shared his tackle the present state of the UFC light-weight division. Ruffy predicted that Justin Gaethje would defeat Paddy Pimblett to seize the interim title, probably establishing a conflict with Arman Tsarukyan.
Nonetheless, he added that Tsarukyan is unlikely to obtain the following title alternative, suggesting that “Ahalkalakets” has seemingly fallen out of favor with UFC CEO Dana White for causes that haven’t been made public.
“I believe Gaethje would be the interim champion, it’s a really enjoyable struggle,” Ruffy mentioned. “They each deliver lots of happiness and lots of emotion into the cage. If Gaethje wins, perhaps he fights Arman, however Arman has been stepping on the ball with Dana White, and Dana appears a bit upset. Possibly it will likely be Topuria — I need to see Topuria versus Gaethje.
“I don’t assume anybody actually desires to see Tsarukyan towards anyone proper now; Topuria and Gaethje could be rather more thrilling. At this second, I don’t assume any of these guys beat Topuria.”
