March 11, 2025 3: 30 pm ET
Arman Tsarukyan is ready to go, looking to get back in the cage soon to take the title from champion Islam Makhachev or prove he’s indeed the No. 1 contender in the division.
“My back is feeling good, and I’m ready,” Tsarukyan told The Schmo. “If they’re going to give me a fight in May or end of April, that would be great.”
Tsarukyan was supposed to fight for the UFC lightweight title Jan. 18. However, a day before the fight, Tsarukyan withdrew from the bout due to a back injury. Renato Moicano replaced him and lost to Makhachev at UFC 311.
After the event, UFC CEO Dana White said Tsarukyan had lost his chance and that his next fight wouldn’t be for the belt, despite being the No. 1 contender.
Tsarukyan would gladly take his title fight back should the UFC chang