The fighting future of top UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan may have become clearer ahead of the promotion’s big BMF title fight this weekend.
Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira will battle in a highly anticipated rematch this weekend at UFC 326. Holloway, the UFC’s BMF titleholder, will get the chance to defend his BMF title and push for a shot at the undisputed lightweight title.
Tsarukyan will sit Octagonside at UFC 326 as he watches his former rival, Oliveira, battle Holloway for the BMF title. Holloway defended the title at UFC 318 last year, defeating Dustin Poirier by unanimous decision.
Since presenting Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar last year, Tsarukyan has been on the sidelines waiting for another potential shot at the undisputed lightweight title. His pre-fight headbutt of Hooker, combined with his last-second withdrawal from UFC 311 last year, prompted UFC CEO Dana White and the matchmakers to postpone Tsarukyan’s plans.
But after recent talks between the UFC and Tsarukyan, it sounds like we’re on the cusp of a big announcement regarding the lightweight’s next fight.
Arman Tsarukyan: UFC interested in BMF, LW title fights for me in 2026
In a recent interview on The Ariel Helwani ShowTsarukyan revealed some good news he received from matchmaker Hunter Campbell regarding his fighting future.
“A few options. Title fights, other fights, we’ll see how it works out,” Tsarukyan said.
“170, 145, 155. The most intriguing option is fighting for the lightweight title in September or October, after Justin [Gaethje]. They told me the winner of Charles and Max. Full? People are good too. They said they were interested.
“Good meetings. I’ve always been good with Hunter, they said ‘Keep doing what you’re doing’, so that’s good.”
Depending on who wins this weekend at UFC 326, don’t be surprised if Tsarukyan enters the cage for a post-fight showdown with the BMF victor.
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