Arman Tsarukyan is so decided to struggle Ilya Topria within the UFC that he is even keen to purchase his rival’s home.
Spain’s Topuria is the present undisputed UFC light-weight champion. He received the division’s vacant belt final yr with an on the spot KO of Charles Oliveira. Nonetheless, since then, he has been sidelined by some private points, most notably a high-profile divorce, and has not been in a struggle.
In the meantime, the UFC launched an interim light-weight title to maintain the division afloat throughout Topuria’s absence. Justin Gaethje received the belt by defeating Paddy Pimblett by determination at UFC 324 this previous weekend.
After that match, all indicators now level to a title unification match between Topuria and Gaethje. There’s only one drawback with that. Even after Gaethje received the interim belt, most followers nonetheless contemplate Arman Tsarukian to be the No. 1 contender.
There’s some reality to that argument. Tsarukyan has an extended successful streak than Gaethje, most just lately defeating two prime opponents in Charles Oliveira and Dan Hooker. In reality, he regarded practically invincible in losses to Islam Makhachev and Mateusz Gamlot on the skin of the UFC.
Sadly, Tsarukyan appears to have angered UFC executives. So he was disregarded within the chilly whereas Topuria set her sights on Gaethje.
Arman Tsarukyan makes insane supply for UFC struggle with Ilya Topria
To persuade Topria to struggle, Tsarukyan provided to purchase his rival’s $3.5 million house, which had just lately been put up on the market because of their divorce.
See what he has to say about X beneath.
For those who comply with struggle subsequent, I am going to purchase you a home. @topraria https://t.co/AzxMueFZuR
—Arman Tsarukyan UFC (@armanufc) January 28, 2026
“For those who comply with struggle me subsequent @Topuriailia, I’ll purchase you a home,” he wrote.
Topuria does not appear to be the sort to finish the struggle with Tsarukyan. Nonetheless, he’ll probably be certain by the selections of the UFC matchmakers. And they’ll virtually definitely ebook a struggle with Gaethje subsequent.
