TLDR
- Arman Tsarukyan posted ‘I’m Next’ and offered to ‘save the featherweight division’ after UFC London
- His comments came after Movsar Evloev defeated Lerone Murphy by majority decision in the main event
- Tsarukyan has previously expressed interest in dropping to featherweight to face Alexander Volkanovski
- The lightweight contender questioned on Threads if it was time for him to move down a weight class
- Tsarukyan expects a lightweight title shot later this year but remains open to the featherweight drop
Sources: MiddleEasy | LowKickMMA | MMA Junkie
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan posted messages on social media after UFC London, declaring ‘I’m Next’ and offering to ‘save the featherweight division.’ His comments came in response to the main event where Movsar Evloev defeated Lerone Murphy by majority decision.
Tsarukyan took to Threads to question whether it was time for him to intervene in the featherweight division. His posts appeared to express dissatisfaction with the current state of contenders at 145 pounds following the UFC London headliner.
Previous Interest in Featherweight Move
This is not the first time Tsarukyan has mentioned dropping down a weight class. The lightweight contender has previously expressed interest in moving to featherweight to challenge champion Alexander Volkanovski.
Tsarukyan currently competes at 155 pounds where he has established himself as a top contender. A move to featherweight would require him to cut an extra 10 pounds.
The UFC London main event drew criticism from several fighters and fans. Evloev won by majority decision with two judges scoring it 48-47 for the Russian fighter while one judge scored it 47-47.
Former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling was among those who disagreed with the scorecards. Sterling publicly stated that he viewed the fight as a draw between Evloev and Murphy.
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Lightweight Title Ambitions
Despite his featherweight comments, Tsarukyan expects to receive a lightweight title shot later in 2025. The Armenian-born fighter has worked his way up the rankings at 155 pounds and appears to be next in line for a championship opportunity.
Tsarukyan remains open to the possibility of dropping to featherweight if the right opportunity presents itself. His ‘I’m Next’ message suggests he is ready for a major fight in either division.
The featherweight division currently features Volkanovski as champion with Evloev now likely moving closer to a title shot after his win over Murphy. Other top contenders include Diego Lopes, Ilia Topuria, and Max Holloway.
Tsarukyan’s social media posts generated discussion among MMA fans about whether he could successfully make the weight cut. At lightweight, he has shown power and grappling skills that have made him a dangerous opponent for anyone in the division.
The timing of Tsarukyan’s comments aligned with growing conversation about the featherweight division’s competitive landscape. His offer to ‘save’ the division suggests he believes the weight class needs fresh matchups.
Tsarukyan has not provided specific details about which featherweight fighters he would want to face. His posts focused on the general idea of moving down rather than calling out individual opponents.
The lightweight contender’s willingness to consider a weight class change demonstrates his confidence in competing against smaller fighters. Whether the UFC will accommodate such a move while he awaits a lightweight title shot remains unclear.
