Arman Tsarukyan Has Gold On His Mind In Doha

Arman Tsarukyan just needs to get a fight under his belt, but when you’re fighting at the top of the lightweight division, “just a fight” doesn’t really exist.

At the same time, when you’re 29 years old and feel like you’re in your prime as Tsarukyan does, it’s all about striking when the iron is still hot, which is why 2025 has been a frustrating year for the budding title contender.

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Originally slated to challenge Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title at UFC 311, Tsarukyan was forced to pull out of the bout. He served as the backup at UFC 317, but his last fight remains his split decision win over Charles Oliveira at UFC 300 a year-and-a-half ago.…