Arman Tsarukyan, the leader of the UFC lightweight category ranking, who plays under the flag of Armenia, spoke about his title prospects. In a conversation with Paramount, Arman Tsarukyan commented on the situation and possible developments.
"I want to fight with Justin because he has the temporary belt. I am ready to meet Geiji, for example, in April or June, if Topuria is not ready.
If Ilya returns, I will have to wait. However, there is a possibility that my next opponent will be Geiji, and we will fight for the full title, and Topuria will move to welterweight to fight for the belt there. I don't know, this is my assumption," Tsarukyan said. Arman Tsarukyan last stepped into the Octagon in November 2025, as part of UFC Fight Night 265, where he defeated Dan Hooker with a second-round choke.
He has 23 wins and 3 losses. Justin Gage has 27 wins and 5 losses. Let's remind that on January 25, at the UFC 324 tournament in Las Vegas, Justin Gage defeated Paddy Pimblett by unanimous decision, winning the title of interim lightweight champion.
According to the preliminary plan, the next competitor of the American should be the current champion of the division, Ilya Topuria.
