Tsarukyan Teases September Return for 155-Pound Title Fight vs Oliveira
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Updated · Sherdog.com · Jun 1
Tsarukyan Teases September Return for 155-Pound Title Fight vs Oliveira
3 articles · Updated · Sherdog.com · Jun 1
Summary
Arman Tsarukyan said in a YouTube vlog that he expects to return in September, with a rematch against Charles Oliveira potentially carrying the vacant UFC lightweight title.
That scenario hinges on June 14, when champion Ilia Topuria defends the 155-pound belt against Justin Gaethje amid speculation he could move up to welterweight if he wins.
Tsarukyan beat Oliveira by split decision in a No. 1 contender bout at UFC 300, but has not fought in MMA since submitting Dan Hooker in last November's UFC Qatar main event.
The 28-year-old was due to challenge Islam Makhachev at UFC 311 before withdrawing late, and is now serving as backup for the White House card while staying active in Real American Freestyle.