Arman Tsarukyan is eagerly waiting in the wings for his shot at the 155lbs title. The Armenian’s previous outing saw him slaying Charles Oliveira at the emphatic UFC 300. Although the UFC has yet to confirm the matchups, Tsarukyan has made his intentions clear for the near future.

Recently, the 28-year-old voiced his primary preference for a title fight, stating that he’s ready to step up and challenge for the belt. Now, the question is whether the promotion and his potential opponents will align with Tsarukyan’s wishes in case he clinches the gold.

Arman Tsarukyan weighs in on his first title defense

In a recent interview with TNT Sports, Arman Tsarukyan addressed one of the most anticipated questions in the lightweight division: who does he want to fight next, considering if he beats Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title? Tsarukyan, ever confident, said, “Of course, I’m down for everybody. Charles Oliveira is one of the best in our division. I feel like Islam, Oliveira, and me are the top three in the lightweight division right now because Charles has beaten everyone in the top 15.”

He went on to praise both Makhachev and Oliveira, adding, “But when I become champion, I’d like to defend my title against Charles because our first fight was pretty close, and a lot of people think it was close. I’d like to finish him this time.” 

The MMA world is buzzing with anticipation for a fight between the Dagestani and Armenian duo. Their battle promises to be a tactical masterpiece, showcasing elite-level grappling that could deliver fireworks for the fans. While fans eagerly await this much-anticipated showdown, the build-up continues to spark excitement, leaving everyone wondering when the battle will finally take place.

Tsarukyan is all-geared up for a shot at the title

The lightweight division is eagerly awaiting a monumental showdown between Arman Tsarukyan and Islam Makhachev. However, a hand injury for the champion delayed the highly anticipated matchup and pushed it to 2025. With Makhachev now focused on returning to full health, Tsarukyan is waiting for his chance to dethrone the champion.

In a recent interview with TNT Sports, Tsarukyan shared an exciting update about his next fight: “My manager said I’m going to fight for the title at the beginning of next year. I’m so excited, and hopefully, after this event, they’re going to announce it officially. They’ve already told me the place and the date, but right now, only we and the UFC staff know. I think within one week, it’s going to be official.”

Although no official announcement has been made yet, Tsarukyan’s manager, Sayat Abdrakhmanov, believes that the fight is inevitable. He stated that they were just waiting for the official confirmation from the UFC.

Given the circumstances, it seems like the fight is on the horizon. Do you think this title clash will happen soon? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below