Sharapuddin Magomedov shared his ideas on why the UFC did not give Arman Tsarukyan a second title shot. Tsarukyan, the primary contender within the UFC’s light-weight division, was given the prospect to turn out to be the kingpin of the 155-pound division at UFC 311 earlier this 12 months. Nonetheless, the Armenian fighter needed to withdraw within the eleventh hour on account of a again harm.
UFC CEO Dana White was not happy with the loss and mentioned within the post-fight press convention, “The Akhal Karakets want to return to sq. one and try for an additional title shot.”
So, to get again within the promotion’s good books, Tsarukian made weight at UFC 317, just lately submitted Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar, and needs to be the official backup to headline UFC 324, the interim light-weight title bout between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett.
Arman Tsarukyan and Dana White just lately reaffirmed that their relationship isn’t strained. White additionally added that the “Ahal Karakets” are conscious of what’s going on behind the scenes and why the title shot was denied.
Sharapuddin Magomedov offers his two cents on why Arman Tsarukyan missed out on a second title shot
Just lately, UFC middleweight contender Sharapuddin Magomedov, who’s scheduled to face Arman Tsarukyan in Armenia on December thirtieth, mirrored on why the 29-year-old was denied a title shot. “Bullet” advised Pink Nook MMA:
“I perceive why Allman wasn’t given the chance for the belt. The UFC has a brand new sponsorship with Paramount Footage, so that they want a Western viewers, a Western fan. Gaethje is a veteran of the game and he is an American. The followers love him and he has a giant fan base. There was a whole lot of hype for Pimblett. Allman was given the chance and the truth that he missed it was a downer for him.”
Take a look at Sharapuddin Magomedov’s feedback beneath.
As famous within the quote above, the promotion has formally signed a broadcast cope with Paramount, making Paramount+ the unique streaming house for UFC occasions all through the US, Latin America, and Australia.
UFC will debut on the platform with UFC 324 scheduled for January 24, 2026.
Take a look at the primary card of UFC 324 beneath.
