Arman Tsarukyan has revealed his future goals in an interview. He stated he wants to win three UFC championship belts across different weight classes. Beyond MMA, Tsarukyan said he plans to transition to boxing to fight the Paul brothers. He also joked about pulling Floyd Mayweather "out of the grave" for a bout. The statements reflect Tsarukyan's confidence following recent success. Whether these plans materialize remains to be seen, but they show the fighter's willingness to pursue opportunities across combat sports.
Arman Tsarukyan has laid out a sweeping set of ambitions in a recent interview, outlining plans that stretch well beyond his current perch in the UFC lightweight division.
Tsarukyan, ranked first in the lightweight division at 29 years old, carries a professional MMA record of 23-3-0 and trains out of American Top Team. The Russian fighter stands five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach and has built a reputation as one of the most well-rounded competitors in the sport. He lands 3.85 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy while also threatening consistently on the mat, averaging 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes.
In the interview, Tsarukyan stated his goal is to capture three UFC championship belts across different weight classes, a target that would require him to move up from 155 pounds and conquer new divisions. He also expressed a desire to cross over into boxing, specifically naming the Paul brothers as targets. In a more lighthearted moment, he joked about pulling Floyd Mayweather, in his words, "out of the grave" for a fight.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan is the top-ranked lightweight contender, making any path to a first UFC title belt a realistic short-term conversation
- A stated goal of three divisional titles would put him in rare company and require campaigns at welterweight or beyond
- The boxing crossover comments reflect a growing trend of MMA fighters pursuing high-profile celebrity matchups outside the cage
- His combination of striking volume and elite takedown output makes him a threat regardless of which direction his career moves
