Arman Tsarukyan expects next UFC bout in September or later this year

Arman Tsarukyan says his next UFC fight will take place in September or later in 2026. He wore a cowboy hat to his most recent fight as a friend suggested matching the Texas venue. On a potential Islam Makhachev versus Ilia Topuria bout at lightweight, Tsarukyan believes Topuria would move up if the UFC allows it, and that losing to Islam would be less damaging to Topuria's career than losing to him.