Arman Tsarukyan climbs to 13th in pound-for-pound rankings without fighting

Arman Tsarukyan has risen to 13th place in the UFC's pound-for-pound rankings despite not having competed recently. The unusual ranking movement prompted commentary noting that Tsarukyan is climbing the rankings "like an elevator" without actually fighting. The promotion in rankings without a corresponding fight victory is relatively uncommon in UFC ranking systems. No explanation was provided for the specific rationale behind the ranking adjustment.