{"id":768471,"date":"2026-06-29T20:23:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T20:23:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/768471\/"},"modified":"2026-06-29T20:23:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T20:23:14","slug":"arman-tsarukyans-manager-teases-next-opponent-rules-out-justin-gaethje","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/768471\/","title":{"rendered":"Arman Tsarukyan’s Manager Teases Next Opponent, Rules Out Justin Gaethje"},"content":{"rendered":"

Arman Tsarukyan<\/a> may not fight newly minted undisputed UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje next, as per the former\u2019s manager.<\/p>\n

The Armenian last fought at UFC Qatar<\/a>, where he submitted Dan Hooker in Round 2. He is hungry to return to the octagon<\/a>, but \u201cThe Highlight,\u201d after 2 back-to-back slugfests this year, plans to defend his title next year and is open to fighting Tsarukyan. <\/p>\n

Despite being the top contender, the 29-year-old has not received a title shot due to several reasons. He punched a fan at UFC 300, head-butted \u201cThe Hangman,\u201d and, before that, pulled out of his UFC 311<\/a> title fight.<\/p>\n

Besides the aforementioned reasons, his antics outside the octagon and his not showing up for the UFC Freedom 250 weigh-ins despite being the official backup fighter for the main event could cost him another title opportunity<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Who is Arman Tsarukyan expected to fight next, if not Justin Gaethje?<\/p>\n

Arman Tsarukyan\u2019s manager, Sayat Abdrakhmanov, during a recent sit-down with Match TV, stated that since Justin Gaethje<\/a> is not going to return to the octagon anytime soon, \u201cAhalkalakets\u201d might need to fight someone else in the meantime as he is craving to be active.<\/p>\n

The Armenian\u2019s camp believes a rematch with BMF kingpin Charles Oliveira<\/a> is the most attractive bout out there. Abdrakhmanov said:<\/p>\n

\u201cTaking into account that [Justin] Gaethje just fought and is unlikely to return to the octagon in the next six months and that Arman [Tsarukyan] needs to stay active, the option with [Charles] Oliveira is the most attractive. We just have to consider the situation in the division, and the situation is that it\u2019s better to act than to wait.\u201d<\/p>\n

Check out Arman Tsarukyan\u2019s manager\u2019s comments below:<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udea8Arman Tsarukyan may run it back with Charles Oliveira, as his manager, Sayat Abdrakhmanov, hints that a rematch could be next! \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n

“Taking into account that Gaethje just fought and is unlikely to return to the octagon in the next six months and that Arman needs to stay active,\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/6osD5FeCTu<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 MMA Pros Pick (@MMA_PROS_PICK_) June 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Oliveira and Tsarukyan last fought in 2024 at UFC 300<\/a>, and the latter secured a split decision win following their 3 round battle.<\/p>\n

\"Charles<\/p>\n

Charles Oliveira<\/a> is on a two-fight win streak, and if he gets past Tsarukyan in a rematch, the former 155-pound champion could be next in line for a lightweight title shot. The Brazilian has already shown interest in rematching Gaethje and is game to put his BMF title on the line in a lightweight championship fight, with the winner taking home both belts.<\/p>\n