Arman Tsarukyan is making waves, stating he's been promised a lightweight title shot if he defeats Maurício Ruffy. We're hearing that a fight between Tsarukyan and Ruffy is scheduled for UFC 331. Tsarukyan claims he received this assurance directly from Hunter Campbell, even shaking hands on the deal. He emphasized the difference between hearing something secondhand and getting a direct confirmation. Tsarukyan also recently praised Usman Nurmagomedov, believing he could beat almost any UFC lightweight.
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- DWCS Week 2 official after all 10 fighters make weight (Sherdog)
- Week 2 Results + Scorecards | Dana White's Contender Series Season 10 (UFC)
- Conor McGregor tipped for BKFC move when UFC contract concludes (Sherdog)
- Arman Tsarukyan confirms promised title shot with UFC 331 win (MMA Weekly)
- Arman Tsarukyan Says Hunter Campbell Shook On UFC 331 Title Shot Promise After Mauricio Ruffy Fight (MiddleEasy)
- ‘Champion mindset’: Conor McGregor praises Ian Machado Garry after UFC 330 defeat (The Mac Life)
- UFC coach apologises for ‘despicable’ behaviour after fighter’s loss in title match (Yahoo Sports)
- Islam Makhachev’s coach backs Ian Garry’s No. 1 UFC ranking after loss (Sherdog)
- Islam Makhachev’s coach says Ian Machado Garry’s conduct was ‘genius’ in opposite take to Dana White (Bloody Elbow)
- Conor McGregor Gives Ian Machado Garry UFC 330 Praise After Islam Makhachev Loss: ‘Champion Mindset!’ (MiddleEasy)
- Arman Tsarukyan: Usman Nurmagomedov beats almost every UFC lightweight (Sherdog)
- Sherdog Prospect Watch: Sabrinna De Sousa (Sherdog)
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This story ran in the August 18, 2026 edition of the daily show.