Arman Tsarukyan during the UFC 311 press conference at Intuit Dome on Jan. 16, 2025 in Inglewood, Calif. Zuffa LLC Only one man deserves to challenge Ilia Topuria for the UFC lightweight ...

No. 1 ranked UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan serves as the backup for the UFC 317 main event fight between Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira.

2. Arman Tsarukyan (22-3) UFC [2] Tsarukyan relied on a strong top game and submission defense to earn a split-decision triumph over ex-lightweight champ Charles Oliveira at UFC 300.

Arman Tsarukyan has said he will serve as the back-up fighter for the main event of UFC 317, which pits Ilia Topuria against Charles Oliveira for the vacant lightweight title.

Arman Tsarukyan is ready to step in for the upcoming UFC lightweight pay-per-view headliners if needed.

UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan is open to a summer clash against Paddy Pimblett despite his role as backup at UFC 317.

Javier Mendez touts Arman Tsarukyan as the fighter who could pose Ilia Topuria the most problems at lightweight.

Arman Tsarukyan reveals major updates on his next potential opponent, hinting at a high-stakes UFC showdown in the near future.