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Arman Tsarukyan clarifies fight speculation involving Charles Oliveira

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 11:28 PM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Arman Tsarukyan clarifies fight speculation involving Charles Oliveira

Summary

Arman Tsarukyan, the No. 2-ranked UFC Lightweight, has addressed recent speculation about a potential fight against Charles Oliveira. In a YouTube video released on May 31, 2026, Tsarukyan indicated he might compete in a title fight in September but clarified that nothing is official and the timeline is uncertain. He remains a backup fighter for the upcoming UFC White House card and has two wrestling matches scheduled with Tony Ferguson and Colby Covington this summer. Tsarukyan aims for a potential title fight later this year depending on championship match outcomes.

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By the Numbers

•Tsarukyan is currently ranked No. 2 in UFC Lightweight.
•He released a YouTube video discussing his fight intentions.
•Tsarukyan may fight in September, but nothing is confirmed.
•He is the backup fighter for the UFC White House card.
•Tsarukyan has matches scheduled against Ferguson and Covington this summer.

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11:28 PMYahoo Sports — No, Arman Tsarukyan isn’t fighting Charles Oliveira at UFC 331 (because he doesn’t know when he’s competing)

What they're saying

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“Akhalkalakets” still doesn’t have a fight. Yesterday (Sun., May 31, 2026), No. 2-ranked UFC Lightweight and almost-title challenger Arman Tsarukyan released a YouTube video about his time in New York. About two minutes in, he revealed that his next fight will be a title fight … a BMF title fight. “My next fight is the […]
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