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Gets shot at title
Tsarukyan will fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 311 on Jan. 18, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Tsarukyan lost to Makhachev in the former's UFC debut back in April of 2019. More than five years later, he'll now get his shot at revenge and have a chance to claim the lightweight title in the process. Tsarukyan has been held out of action since April due to a suspension that came as a result of an altercation with a fan, but his opponent will also be fighting for the first time since suffering a hand injury in July.
Tsarukyan lost to Makhachev in the former's UFC debut back in April of 2019. More than five years later, he'll now get his shot at revenge and have a chance to claim the lightweight title in the process. Tsarukyan has been held out of action since April due to a suspension that came as a result of an altercation with a fan, but his opponent will also be fighting for the first time since suffering a hand injury in July.
Fined and suspended
Tsarukyan has been fined $25,000 and suspended nine months retroactive to UFC 300, per Nolan King of MMA Junkie.
ANALYSIS
Back at UFC 300, while walking to the octagon for his scheduled fight and eventual win against Charles Oliveira, Tsarukyan got into an altercation with a fan, resulting in his recent fine and suspension. He can get the latter reduced to six months if willing to produce a video for an anti-bullying campaign. The suspension puts into question how long it will take for Tsarukyan to get his shot at UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev, who recently defended his championship against Dustin Poirier.
Back at UFC 300, while walking to the octagon for his scheduled fight and eventual win against Charles Oliveira, Tsarukyan got into an altercation with a fan, resulting in his recent fine and suspension. He can get the latter reduced to six months if willing to produce a video for an anti-bullying campaign. The suspension puts into question how long it will take for Tsarukyan to get his shot at UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev, who recently defended his championship against Dustin Poirier.
Statement win over Charles Oliveira
Tsarukyan defeated Charles Oliveira via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) at UFC 300 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
There were some extremely hairy moments along the way, but it was another standout performance from Tsarukyan against a guy that has been among the best the lightweight division has to offer for seemingly ever. Arman was in control for nearly the entire fight. He used his grappling game to ground Charles and dominated from top position, landing some crushing elbows. That's the good news. The bad news was that Tsarukyan had to survive a pair of extremely deep choke attempts, including a guillotine in the opening moments of the bout that would have easily finished any mere mortal. Instead, Tsarukyan earns his fourth straight victory and ninth in his last ten bouts. A rematch with UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev -- who took a unanimous decision from Arman in his UFC debut back in April 2019 -- could be in play later in 2024, though Dana White did announce after the fight that Makhachev's next opponent would be Dustin Poirier.
There were some extremely hairy moments along the way, but it was another standout performance from Tsarukyan against a guy that has been among the best the lightweight division has to offer for seemingly ever. Arman was in control for nearly the entire fight. He used his grappling game to ground Charles and dominated from top position, landing some crushing elbows. That's the good news. The bad news was that Tsarukyan had to survive a pair of extremely deep choke attempts, including a guillotine in the opening moments of the bout that would have easily finished any mere mortal. Instead, Tsarukyan earns his fourth straight victory and ninth in his last ten bouts. A rematch with UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev -- who took a unanimous decision from Arman in his UFC debut back in April 2019 -- could be in play later in 2024, though Dana White did announce after the fight that Makhachev's next opponent would be Dustin Poirier.
Part of massive UFC 300 card
Tsarukyan will take on Charles Oliveira for the spot of No. 1 lightweight contender at UFC 300 on April 13 in Las Vegas, UFC president Dana White announced Sunday via social media.
ANALYSIS
Tsarukyan has won eight of his last nine fights (even the loss was a questionable decision), most recently finishing an elite contender in Beneil Dariush in the first round. That led many to believe Tsarukyan was closing in on a title shot, and that will in fact be the case with this No. 1 contender matchup on the UFC's biggest stage. Should Tsarukyan prevail, a date with Islam Makhachev in late-2024 will be in the cards. He'll first have to get through Oliveira, a far more experienced fighter who will hold height and reach advantages in the cage. Both men sport similar striking numbers, with Tsarukyan a tad better on the defensive side. Tsarukyan also has far batter offensive wrestling numbers, but considering Oliveira is always a submission threat, even off his back, it wouldn't be surprising if this skill isn't utilized as much as usual.
Tsarukyan has won eight of his last nine fights (even the loss was a questionable decision), most recently finishing an elite contender in Beneil Dariush in the first round. That led many to believe Tsarukyan was closing in on a title shot, and that will in fact be the case with this No. 1 contender matchup on the UFC's biggest stage. Should Tsarukyan prevail, a date with Islam Makhachev in late-2024 will be in the cards. He'll first have to get through Oliveira, a far more experienced fighter who will hold height and reach advantages in the cage. Both men sport similar striking numbers, with Tsarukyan a tad better on the defensive side. Tsarukyan also has far batter offensive wrestling numbers, but considering Oliveira is always a submission threat, even off his back, it wouldn't be surprising if this skill isn't utilized as much as usual.
Rise to top continues
Tsarukyan defeated Beneil Dariush via KO (punches) at 1:04 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Austin, Texas.
ANALYSIS
Well, that was terrifying. Many thought Tsarukyan was being overpriced as a -300 favorite against a highly-respected veteran, but it proved to be nowhere near a high enough price tag. Arman fired off a knee up the middle that came so fast you had to look at the replay after to see that it didn't actually land. The right hook afterwards, however, did connect and put Dariush out. The finish would go on to earn Tsarukyan a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus, one of 10 post-fight bonuses given out on the evening. It all happened so quickly we didn't even get to see any of Tsarukyan's elite wrestling game. At 27 years of age, this guy is a real problem. It may take one more win because of how loaded the lightweight division is, but there's easily a scenario in which Tsarukyan fights for UFC gold at some point in 2024. Buckle up.
Well, that was terrifying. Many thought Tsarukyan was being overpriced as a -300 favorite against a highly-respected veteran, but it proved to be nowhere near a high enough price tag. Arman fired off a knee up the middle that came so fast you had to look at the replay after to see that it didn't actually land. The right hook afterwards, however, did connect and put Dariush out. The finish would go on to earn Tsarukyan a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus, one of 10 post-fight bonuses given out on the evening. It all happened so quickly we didn't even get to see any of Tsarukyan's elite wrestling game. At 27 years of age, this guy is a real problem. It may take one more win because of how loaded the lightweight division is, but there's easily a scenario in which Tsarukyan fights for UFC gold at some point in 2024. Buckle up.