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Arman Tsarukyan Sends Harsh Warning to Alexander Volkanovski

UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan fired back at Alexander Volkanovski after the featherweight champion suggested his wrestling skills wouldn’t pose a threat. Volkanovski, who recently knocked out Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 to retain his UFC featherweight title, has expressed interest in moving up to lightweight to pursue a second belt—either against Justin Gaethje or Tsarukyan if Gaethje retires.

Tsarukyan countered by pointing out Volkanovski’s past underestimation of opponents, specifically his claim that Islam Makhachev couldn’t knock him out, which proved false in their 2023 rematch for the UFC lightweight title. The UFC has signaled openness to Volkanovski’s lightweight ambitions, with president Dana White backing the idea of giving him another title shot.

Meanwhile, Gaethje’s future remains uncertain, as he reportedly weighs retirement or a final fight against either Volkanovski or Tsarukyan, both of which would carry massive implications for the division.

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