Overview
- Arman Tsarukyan said he wants the winner of Ilia Topuria versus Justin Gaethje for the undisputed UFC lightweight title.
- He added that he would take a BMF title fight with Charles Oliveira as a fallback, a showcase belt rather than the official championship, and noted he beat Oliveira at UFC 300.
- He was overlooked for a title shot when the UFC booked Justin Gaethje against Paddy Pimblett for an interim belt, a decision that left him frustrated.
- He has stayed active outside the cage with wrestling and grappling, going 3–0 in Real American Freestyle and defeating Urijah Faber.
- Los Angeles officials recognized his profile with a Person of the Year certificate at a City Council event tied to Armenian Genocide Remembrance, presented by councilmember Adrin Nazarian.