Arman Tsarukyan

Charles Oliveira and Arman Tsarukyan will meet in a rematch at UFC 331 in Los Angeles. The BMF title will be on the line in the headliner.

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Charles Oliveira has assessed Arman Tsarukyan's chances against Ilia Topuria, stating he believes Tsarukyan has a real path to victory. Oliveira warned that trading strikes with Topuria is dangerous, as Topuria could land a knockout, but noted that Tsarukyan's recent pattern of applying pressure and transitioning to the mat could dictate the fight's terms. Oliveira also acknowledged that his own key mistake in his loss to Topuria was being too reckless in the standup.

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Colby Covington has announced he is pulling out of his booked cruiserweight crossover championship match against Belal Muhammad at RAF 12 on Aug. 22 in Cleveland. Covington, who won the RAF cruiserweight title by defeating Arman Tsarukyan at RAF 11, cited Muhammad's conduct at the post-fight press conference — where Muhammad threw a kick at him before being separated by security — as the reason for his decision. Invoking his status as a shareholder in the promotion, Covington said he made an "executive decision" to move away from the matchup, calling Muhammad unprofessional and not a needle-mover.

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UFC 311’s main event changed after Arman Tsarukyan withdrew, with Islam Makhachev now defending the lightweight title against Renato Moicano on short notice. The update matters because it keeps the belt on the line while replacing a highly anticipated rematch with a very different stylistic matchup. ESPN’s event preview still frames the card around Makhachev and the bantamweight title fight, underscoring how important the championship stakes remain despite the change. The replacement reshapes the lightweight division, with Moicano suddenly getting a career-defining title shot and Makhachev facing a new opponent with less preparation time.

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UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and top contender Arman Tsarukyan were among the high-profile attendees at the World Cup final. Mike Tyson was also present at the match alongside the two UFC fighters. The appearance underscores the growing global visibility of MMA athletes at major international sporting events.

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Arman Tsarukyan faces Colby Covington and Ben Askren makes his comeback at RAF 11. The card is now live, with stream information and updates available.

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