Lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan could potentially move down to featherweight to compete for that division's championship, according to a brief report. The post provides minimal details about the circumstances or timeline for such a move. Tsarukyan currently competes at 155 pounds in the lightweight division and would need to cut additional weight to reach the 145-pound featherweight limit. This would represent a significant weight cut for the Armenian fighter who has built his career as a lightweight. A move to featherweight would potentially set up a clash with current champion Ilia Topuria, whom Tsarukyan has been feuding with recently. The lack of detail in the announcement means this should be considered speculative until more concrete information emerges.
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