A lightweight bout between Arman Tsarukyan and Kuat Khamitov is in the works, targeted for the same card as other announced fights on the upcoming event.
A lightweight matchup between Arman Tsarukyan and Kuat Khamitov is reportedly being targeted for an upcoming UFC event, though the bout has not yet been officially confirmed.
Tsarukyan enters as the top-ranked lightweight contender in the world, carrying a 23-3 record and operating out of American Top Team. The 29-year-old Russian, known as "Ahalkalakets," stands five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach and fights out of an orthodox stance. He is one of the division's most well-rounded threats, landing 3.85 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy while also averaging 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes — a combination that makes him dangerous in virtually every phase of a fight.
Khamitov does not appear in the verified fighter database, so no statistical profile is available for him at this stage.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan holds the number-one contender spot at lightweight, meaning a win or loss here would carry significant title-race implications
- Any opponent placed opposite Tsarukyan at this stage faces a fighter pressing for a shot at the lightweight championship
- The unconfirmed status of the bout means roster movement or scheduling changes could still affect whether the fight is finalized
