A former UFC BMF kingpin has expressed disapproval at the UFC’s decision to deny Arman Tsarukyan another title opportunity.
Tsarukyan, the number one lightweight contender, most recently secured a round two submission win over Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar and called for a title shot, which was denied by the promotion, as UFC 324: Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett was announced for the interim lightweight strap.
Ahalkalakets’ got his first title opportunity earlier this year at UFC 311 vs. then-155-pound champion Islam Makhachev. However, the Armenian fighter withdrew because of a back injury.