Arman Tsarukyan Views Upcoming Fight as Crucial for Title Aspirations

Arman Tsarukyan is approaching his fight against Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331 on September 19 as a critical moment for his title aspirations.

Tsarukyan views this matchup as essential, stating that a loss would jeopardize his chances of competing for the title. His team believes that a victory could position him for a shot at the lightweight champion, Justin Gaethje, although UFC President Dana White has not confirmed this potential matchup. Tsarukyan's journey to a title shot has faced challenges, particularly after being removed from a scheduled fight with Islam Makhachev in early 2025, which affected his rapport with UFC officials.

With Gaethje sidelined until 2027 due to injuries, the lightweight division remains uncertain, making Tsarukyan's upcoming fight even more significant.