Jon Anik believes that the UFC is treating Arman Tsarukyan unfairly, and he shouldn’t have been denied a title shot.
After beating Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar, ‘Ahalkalakets’ called out light-weight champion Ilia Topuria. Nonetheless, ‘El Matador’ introduced a hiatus from preventing on account of private causes, and the promotion introduced an interim 155-pound title battle between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett.
Tsarukyan’s want to battle for the title once more was denied as a result of he pulled out of his UFC 311 title battle in opposition to Islam Makhachev in 2025. In response to stories, ‘Ahalkalakets’ withdrew on account of a again harm he sustained whereas slicing weight. Nonetheless, some followers imagine he harm his again whereas taking pictures a vlog with Nina-Marie Daniele, whereas others assume he couldn’t make weight and due to this fact pulled out, utilizing a again harm as an excuse.
After the pullout, Tsarukyan has tried to get again within the good graces of the promotion by doing all he can. However his efforts appear inadequate. Nonetheless, Dana White and Tsarukyan have reaffirmed that their relationship is just not strained, and the 29-year-old is aware of why he was not given a second title shot.
An interim title battle that doesn’t function the primary contender is unfair, and Jon Anik additionally seconds that. On the JAXXON Podcast, he mentioned:
“I feel many of the fanbase would agree with me that Arman Tsarukyan seems like the most effective, most full light-weight on the planet. However solely Hunter, Dana, and some chosen people know precisely what occurred earlier than UFC 311. Relying on who you ask, it was both weight-cut associated or harm associated, or no matter it might be, the narrative continues to spin, and the battle with Dan Hooker not grew to become a title eliminator. The world is unfair, and sure, I do imagine he’s [Arman Tsarukyan] being handled unfairly.”
Take a look at Jon Anik’s feedback beneath:
Arman Tsarukyan’s feedback after not getting a title shot in 2026
Lately, Arman Tsarukyan, in an interview, said that even earlier than his UFC Qatar battle, he knew that Paddy Pimblett was subsequent in line for the championship and not him. ‘Ahalkalakets,’ nonetheless, believes the UFC nonetheless wants him, and that’s why they renewed his contract and gave him a simple battle. He understands the enterprise mannequin and says he wants to attend for a title alternative.
“The UFC sees the state of affairs higher. They push whoever is extra worthwhile for them. It’s a enterprise. We have to perceive that and anticipate our likelihood. There aren’t any hidden causes. Sure, Dana White already addressed that I pulled out of the [UFC 311] title battle and missed my likelihood. However after that, we didn’t have any extra issues. They gave me a simple battle and straightforward cash, renewed my contract, and gave me a bonus after the [Dan Hooker] battle, after I submitted him. And this reveals that the UFC nonetheless wants me and desires me.”
Take a look at Arman Tsarukyan’s feedback beneath:
