Another name in the mix to be Topuria’s first title challenger is Arman Tsarukyan, who weighed in as the backup at UFC 317.

Arman Tsarukyan and Charles Oliveira (Image Credit: Getty Images) The lightweight division is about to erupt into chaos once again as the champion, Islam Makhachev, is sidelined.

Arman Tsarukyan is confident he has the style to expose UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria's game. Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) was in attendance Saturday at T-Mobile Arena when Topuria (17-0 MMA, ...

Charles Oliveira gave some insight on Islam Makhachev's projected title defense vs. Arman Tsarukyan. Lightweight champion Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) is expected to make his next title defense ...

Charles Oliveira says Ilia Topuria hit him harder than Gaethje or Poirier. He lost awareness for the first time in a fight.

If Arman Tsarukyan can become UFC champion, he wants his first title defense against a former foe. Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA, ... "Charles Oliveira is one of the best in our division.

Demetrious Johnson says Arman Tsarukyan deserves the next title shot over Paddy Pimblett, urging the UFC to follow ...

Alan Jouban isn't fiending for Ilia Topuria vs. Paddy Pimblett like most. Pimblett (22-4 MMA, 7-0 UFC) is adamant that a ...

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

Arman Tsarukyan took aim at Ilia Topuria ahead of UFC 317, as he believes he's the worst matchup for the undefeated fighter.

Arman Tsarukyan recently claimed on Instagram that he's the backup fighter for the UFC 317 main event between Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira.

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.. In that bout on 28 ...