Arman Tsarukyan praises Usman Nurmagomedov as top UFC lightweight contender
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Arman Tsarukyan views Usman Nurmagomedov as a leading contender against UFC lightweights. Nurmagomedov, who recently defended his PFL lightweight title, is currently an undefeated fighter at 22-0. Tsarukyan believes Nurmagomedov could compete well against most fighters in the UFC, including champion Justin Gaethje, although he emphasizes that he has yet to face the toughest opponents in the PFL. Tsarukyan aims to secure a title shot before potentially facing Nurmagomedov himself.
- •Arman Tsarukyan rates Usman Nurmagomedov highly among UFC lightweights.
- •Nurmagomedov remains undefeated at 22-0 after defending his PFL title.
- •Tsarukyan believes Nurmagomedov could beat UFC champion Justin Gaethje.
- •Tsarukyan aims for a title shot before considering a fight with Nurmagomedov.
- •Nurmagomedov's competition level is questioned due to PFL's field.
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Arman Tsarukyan: 'Legit' Usman Nurmagomedov poses threat to UFC lightweights
- 3:01 AMYahoo Sports — Arman Tsarukyan: Usman Nurmagomedov beats almost every UFC lightweight
"Arman Tsarukyan believes Usman Nurmagomedov is better than most Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweights.
"Arman Tsarukyan sees PFL champion Usman Nurmagomedov as a threat to the UFC's lightweight division.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 7:30 PMArman Tsarukyan: 'Legit' Usman Nurmagomedov poses threat to UFC lightweights
Arman Tsarukyan sees PFL champion Usman Nurmagomedov as a threat to the UFC's lightweight division.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 3:01 AMArman Tsarukyan: Usman Nurmagomedov beats almost every UFC lightweight
Arman Tsarukyan believes Usman Nurmagomedov is better than most Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweights.
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