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Arman Tsarukyan’s UFC title snub makes sense, says former UFC lightweight champion

Former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez has given his thoughts on Arman Tsarukyan being overlooked for a world title shot.

At UFC Qatar, Arman Tsarukyan picked up a big win as he dominated and defeated Dan Hooker to re-establish himself as one to watch in the UFC’s lightweight division. Some even believed it was enough to earn him a world title opportunity, but as of right now, it doesn’t appear as if that’s going to happen.

UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria is set for a brief hiatus due to some personal issues and because of that, the UFC has opted to book an interim title fight at UFC 324 – between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett.