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UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan and middleweight Shara Magomedov are set to face off in a submission-only grappling match in Yerevan, Armenia, with a side bet involving an apartment and a Rolex on the line, amid a tense buildup including a heated press conference.
UFC Qatar on Nov. 22 features Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker in the main event, with Tsarukyan aiming to rebound from a back injury and a previous title bout withdrawal, while Belal Muhammad returns to fight Ian Machado Garry in a co-main event with significant welterweight title implications.
Arman Tsarukyan's next UFC fight is scheduled for November 22 against Dan Hooker in Doha, Qatar, but he has missed out on an immediate title shot after a previous setback. The fight is part of a busy UFC event featuring other contenders, and Tsarukyan has been active in grappling competitions during his layoff.
UFC CEO Dana White announced the main and co-main events for UFC's first event in Qatar, featuring lightweight contenders Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker, along with welterweights Belal Muhammad and Ian Machado Garry, scheduled for November 23 at Ali Bin Hamad al-Attiyah Arena.
Arman Tsarukyan dominated Benson Henderson in a grappling match at the Absolute Championship of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 18, finishing Henderson with an arm-triangle choke in the final minute, showcasing his youth and speed advantage.
Arman Tsarukyan, a top UFC lightweight contender, recently won a high-profile grappling match against former champion Benson Henderson with an arm triangle choke, continuing his successful run in submission grappling while awaiting his next UFC fight after a back injury delayed his scheduled bout with Islam Makhachev.
Paddy Pimblett hopes to fight Ilia Topuria for the UFC lightweight title and dismisses Arman Tsarukyan as undeserving, criticizing him and Dan Hooker while expressing interest in a bout with Justin Gaethje, who has shown disinterest in fighting Pimblett.
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria and contender Arman Tsarukyan are engaged in a heated rivalry, with Tsarukyan dismissing Topuria's skills and claiming he would 'maul' him in a fight, prompting Topuria to respond aggressively and target a title defense by year's end amid ongoing tensions and fight negotiations.
Demetrious Johnson criticizes the UFC's decision to prioritize Paddy Pimblett's match against Ilia Topuria over Arman Tsarukyan for the next lightweight title shot, asserting that Tsarukyan, the top-ranked contender, deserves the opportunity based on merit, despite the promotional focus on the more marketable fight. Johnson also predicts Topuria will beat Oliveira and notes the fighter's promising but potentially short career.
Arman Tsarukyan claims that fighting Ilia Topuria would be easier than facing Charles Oliveira, citing Topuria's wrestling and stamina as vulnerabilities, and expresses confidence in defeating him to move up the rankings. Tsarukyan also criticizes Topuria's recent opponents and discusses potential matchups and title shots in the UFC lightweight division.
Islam Makhachev is set to defend his UFC Lightweight Title against Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311. This highly anticipated matchup adds to the excitement surrounding the UFC events, including UFC 310 featuring fighters like Alexandre Pantoja and Kai Asakura. Additionally, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu star Mikey Musumeci will make his UFC Fight Pass debut at the UFC Fight Pass Invitational 9.
The fight fan who was punched by Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300 has stated that he will not pursue legal action against the lightweight contender, but instead hopes to receive tickets to an upcoming UFC event. Tsarukyan's victory over Charles Oliveira was overshadowed by the incident, with UFC President Dana White initially expecting the fan to sue.
Arman Tsarukyan won't face legal action after appearing to punch a fan during his walkout at UFC 300, as the fan, Obed Ardon, has apologized and stated he won't file a lawsuit. Tsarukyan beat former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira by split decision in the event, marking his fourth straight victory and potentially setting him up for a title shot in the future.
UFC president Dana White expects the promotion to face a lawsuit after fighter Arman Tsarukyan punched a fan during his walkout at UFC 300. Tsarukyan defended his actions, claiming the fan provoked him, but White expressed concern over potential legal repercussions. The incident has sparked controversy and raised questions about fan interaction with fighters during walkouts.
The fan involved in an altercation with UFC fighter Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300, Obed Ardon, has stated that he will not pursue legal action against the UFC. Ardon apologized for provoking Tsarukyan by flipping him off and expressed remorse for his actions. Tsarukyan went on to win a close split decision victory against Charles Oliveira at UFC 300, potentially setting him up for a title shot in the future.