In the aftermath of that incident, UFC CEO Dana White claimed Tsarukyan dropping out of a title shot during fight week back in January 2025 combined with the headbutt delivered to Hooker kept him out of getting another shot at the lightweight championship.

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Dan Hooker jokes about Arman Tsarukyan during Benoit Saint-Denis faceoff, referencing past chaos ahead of their UFC 325 clash.

Arman Tsarukyan did not hold back his criticism of Paddy Pimblett after losing to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324.

White pointed to that as one factor behind Tsarukyan’s title shot snub, and some may be reevaluating their dismissal of that as a legitimate reason after Hooker claimed on The Ariel Helwani Show that the headbutt broke his nose.

UFC commentator Daniel Cormier thinks Movsar Evloev might be getting worse luck than Arman Tsarukyan has experienced.

Arman Tsarukyan has apologized to Dana White and Hunter Campbell, as he chases a title shot. Arman watched Justin Gaethje beat Paddy Pimblett on January 24, as The Highlight became the interim lightweight champ.

Topuria announced a UFC hiatus for the first quarter of 2026, as he deals with personal issues away from the Octagon related to his divorce. The latest update in that situation came when reports emerged that the Spanish star is attempting to sell his $3.5 million house in Madrid.

Arman Tsarukyan hopes the UFC will work with him going forward, as he promises not to be a headache outside of the cage.

LAS VEGAS – Paddy Pimblett wants to make one thing clear: He's not running from anyone, and he doesn't plan to. Despite what Arman Tsarukyan might say, Pimblett (23-3 MMA, 7-0 UFC) said Thursday that he won't avoid a future matchup. "That's annoying to ...

Former UFC Bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley believes Arman Tsarukyan's recent media ventures make him an interesting prospect.