Arman Tsarukyan’s profession momentum has seemingly been slowed following points with Dana White, not less than in accordance with a fellow UFC light-weight.
Many believed Tsarukyan had solidified his standing because the light-weight division’s prime contender after delivering a dominant submission win towards Dan Hooker at UFC Doha in November. That win appeared to put him squarely on the quick observe to a title alternative.
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 must be subsequent in line for a championship struggle.
After reigning champion Ilia Topuria introduced he could be taking a hiatus because 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 agency in his stance that Arman Tsarukyan should work his means again into title rivalry, 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 harm.
Mauricio Ruffy Suggests Arman Tsarukyan’s Fallout With Dana White Is Holding Him Again
Throughout a latest 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, doubtlessly establishing a conflict with Arman Tsarukyan.
Nonetheless, he added that Tsarukyan is unlikely to obtain the subsequent 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 convey plenty of happiness and plenty of emotion into the cage. If Gaethje wins, possibly he fights Arman, however Arman has been stepping on the ball with Dana White, and Dana appears a bit upset. Possibly it is going to be Topuria — I wish to see Topuria versus Gaethje.
“I don’t assume anybody actually needs to see Tsarukyan towards someone proper now; Topuria and Gaethje could be way more thrilling. At this second, I don’t assume any of these guys beat Topuria.”
