Dana White has lastly teased some excellent news for Arman Tsarukyan. Tsarukyan was in attendance this previous weekend at UFC 324, the place Justin Gaethje dismantled Paddy Pimblett in a five-round battle and captured the interim light-weight title once more.
Whereas ‘Ahalkalakets’ has to attend longer for an additional undisputed title alternative, there may be nonetheless excellent news for him. The UFC CEO revaled on the post-fight presser that the promotion has constructed its struggle playing cards as much as March and April. When a report requested White if Tsarukyan may very well be on one of those cards, he stated:
“Um, off the highest of my head, I don’t know. In all probability.”
Take a look at Dana White’s feedback about Arman Tsarukyan under (11:53):
Arman Tsarukyan final fought Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar and secured a spherical two submission. After that, he needed to struggle for the title however was denied for a number of causes.
Can Arman Tsarukyan be on the UFC White Home Card?
Dana White has beforehand acknowledged that the promotion will begin engaged on the fighter lineup for the White Home card on January 26 and needs to finalize all the card by the second week of February. Whereas there may very well be 6-7 title fights on the June 14 card, Arman Tsarukyan may additionally land a spot on it, given his number-one contendership standing.
Assuming all title fights are on the primary card, the UFC can provide ‘Ahalkalakets’ a shot on the BMF championship, which the Armenian beforehand wished for.
If Tsarukyan is on the undercard (prelims), then the most important struggle for him can be a grudge match towards Paddy Pimblett, particularly now, after Pimblett’s loss at UFC 324.
This matchup makes excellent sense given the bad blood that has been brewing, particularly earlier than the 29-year-old doubtlessly faces the winner of Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje later this 12 months.
In the meantime, ‘The Spotlight’ and ‘El Matador’ have proven curiosity in unifying the titles on June 14.
