No. 1 UFC light-weight contender Arman Tsarukyan, whereas talking about his nutritionist, confessed that he missed weight earlier this yr.
Tsarukyan was slated to struggle then-155-pound champion Islam Makhachev in a rematch at UFC 311. Nonetheless, the Armenian fighter pulled out of the bout on the final second due to a again harm. Whereas some followers believed Tsarukyan damage his again whereas demonstrating his flexibility to Nina Marie Daniele in a vlog, many disagreed that
‘Ahalkalakets’ suffered a again harm. Others mentioned he was unable to make weight and withdrew earlier than hitting the scales.
In a latest video, Tsarukyan, whereas joking about his nutritionist, admitted:
“Our nutritionist is bull**it.” Don’t work with him. This time, he labored 100%. We didn’t miss weight like final time.”
Take a look at Arman Tsarukyan’s feedback beneath:
After pulling out of UFC 311, Tsarukyan made weight and was the official backup for the UFC 317 headliner. Lately, he additionally made weight for his bout towards Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar and received by Spherical 2 submission.
Dana White Sends Blunt Message to Arman Tsarukyan
UFC CEO Dana White not too long ago mentioned why Arman Tsarukyan didn’t get a second title struggle. White has previously stated that ‘Ahalkalakets’ should work his method up for one more title shot, after withdrawing from UFC 311.
In one other interview with The Mac Life, White opined that the promotion’s relationship with the 29-year-old stays constructive and Tsarukyan is aware of what’s occurring behind he scenes:
“He’s right here. We haven’t lower him, we don’t dislike him. It’s what it’s. Arman is aware of how this performed out behind the scenes. He is aware of, all of us f**king know.”
Take a look at Dana White’s feedback beneath:
Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje will compete for the interim light-weight title at UFC 324, and the winner will meet champion Ilia Topuria later in 2026. In the meantime, Tsarukyan’s want to struggle BMF champion Max Holloway was additionally denied as Holloway and Charles Oliveira will meet in a rematch at UFC 326.
