Chael Sonnen believes Arman Tsarukyan is not “screwed” even though the latter is not getting the interim UFC lightweight title shot at UFC 324.
Tsarukyan, the number one UFC lightweight contender, recently submitted Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar and wanted a title fight next. But, in Ilia Topuria’s absence, Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett will now fight for the interim title in January 2026.
Many fans and analysts have hence questioned Tsarukyan’s exclusion and the promotion, giving a chance to Pimblett and Gaethje. White has also announced that the winner of the UFC 324 headliner will fight Topuria to unify the titles when he returns.