UFC lightweight Ilia Topuria is being held in high regard by his peers, some of whom believe he's mishandling his No. 1-ranked contender, Arman Tsarukyan.

Topuria (17-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) claimed the vacant belt by knocking out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 earlier this month. He awaits ...

Ilia Topuria, the UFC lightweight champion, has taken a firm stand against fighting top contender Arman Tsarukyan. In an ...

Ilia Topuria has explained he'd rather vacate his title than welcome a fight with the No. 1-ranked lightweight title ...

Arman Tsarukyan doesn’t care if he has to go through Ilia Topuria or someone else to become UFC lightweight champion.

Arman Tsarukyan is ready to put his money where his mouth is against Ilia Topuria. The #1 UFC lightweight in the world ...

Tsarukyan is currently ranked No. 2 in the promotion's official lightweight rankings. The No. 1 spot is held by Islam ...

Ilia Topuria’s refusal to grant Arman Tsarukyan the next title shot is more than the usual champion’s politicking. In today’s ...

Tsarukyan hasn’t fought since defeating Oliveira by split decision at UFC 300 last year. The Armenian has won four consecutive fights since a controversial defeat to Mateusz Gamrot in June 2022.

Ilia Topuria hints at vacating his UFC lightweight title, refusing to face top contender Arman Tsarukyan, sparking major ...

Arman Tsarukyan expresses interest in a $500K side bet if a potential fight with Ilia Topuria ever materializes.