Arman Tsarukyan Urged to Accept Volkanovski's Title Fight Offer
Arman Tsarukyan is advised to accept Alexander Volkanovski's offer for a vacant lightweight title fight rather than waiting for a matchup with Islam Makhachev. The current situation surrounding UFC 333 has complicated his championship timeline, and remaining inactive could hinder his career as he approaches his 28th birthday in December.
Volkanovski's challenge is seen as an opportunity, given his significant name recognition in the lightweight division. Tsarukyan has recently secured his number-one contender status by defeating Beneil Dariush and Charles Oliveira. Transitioning to fight Volkanovski would not diminish his achievements, as he has demonstrated his capability to compete for the title.
The potential fight with Makhachev poses stylistic challenges, as Tsarukyan previously faced him in 2019 when both were unranked. Makhachev has since established himself as a dominant champion. Accepting Volkanovski's offer could allow Tsarukyan to claim a title before turning 30, providing him with leverage for future opportunities, including a potential unification bout with Makhachev.
