UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan delivered a stern warning to Alexander Volkanovski regarding a potential matchup between the two fighters. Volkanovski expressed interest in stepping up to the lightweight weight class to pursue a second championship title after defending his featherweight belt by defeating Movsar Evloev via knockout at UFC 333.
Arman Tsarukyan Sends Warning to UFC Featherweight Champ
Volkanovski stated that Tsarukyan’s wrestling skills would fail against him. In response, Tsarukyan pointed out that Volkanovski previously claimed Islam Makhachev would not knock him out, only to be stopped in the first round of their lightweight championship rematch three years ago.
Will This Fight Happen?
Volkanovski aims to capture a second UFC belt, a milestone that has eluded him throughout his career. UFC president Dana White indicated support for granting Volkanovski this opportunity, describing him as one of the greatest fighters in promotional history and someone the organization values highly.
Potential matchups include a superfight against lightweight champion Justin Gaethje or a bout against Tsarukyan, which stands out as one of the most compelling fights the organization can schedule.
Future matchups hinge on Gaethje’s upcoming career decisions, as he is reportedly weighing whether to continue fighting or retire from the sport.
