Arman Tsarukyan is moving on from his latest title fight snub.
While Tsarukyan (23-3) is widely considered the most deserving UFC lightweight title contender, he has been denied a title shot once again. Tsarukyan was originally scheduled to challenge Islam Makhachev for the title earlier this year before withdrawing due to an injury. Unhappy with Tsarukyan’s withdrawal, the UFC sidelined him when Ilia Topuria won the vacant title against Charles Oliveira after Makhachev moved up. Despite coming off a victory over Oliveira, Tsarukyan waited.
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Tsarukyan then started rallying for a title shot against Topuria, who wanted to fight Paddy Pimblett instead.