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UFC 311: Arman Tsarukyan ‘Just Going To Think About Money’, Not Legacy After Title Win

UFC lightweight title challenger Arman Tsarukyan knows what he wants, and it’s not the kind of accolades many others are chasing. Tsarukyan is days out from his first title challenge on mixed martial arts’ biggest stage. The Armenian is set to run it back with current champion Islam Makhachev in the main event of UFC […]

UFC lightweight title challenger Arman Tsarukyan knows what he wants, and it’s not the kind of accolades many others are chasing.

Tsarukyan is days out from his first title challenge on mixed martial arts’ biggest stage. The Armenian is set to run it back with current champion Islam Makhachev in the main event of UFC 311 this weekend.

While he fell short against the Dagestani in his debut back in 2019, Tsarukyan is confident of avenging that defeat and securing his place atop the lightweight mountain on Jan. 18.

And when he does so, there will seemingly be a sizable focus shift for “Akhalkalakets.”

During a recent interview with Henry Cejudo and Kamaru Usman on their Pound 4 Pound podcast, Tsarukyan outlined his intention to pursue nothing but “money fights” once he becomes champ, dismissing any notion of chasing two-division glory or a record-breaking run of title defenses.

“After this fight, when I’m champion, I’m just gonna think about money, not about being two-time champion or (defending the title) 10 times. I’m just gonna think about money fights,” Tsarukyan said. “I’m not thinking what happens after this fight, I’m just (thinking) after this fight. Maybe my father says, ‘You know what, you’re done with this sport. You won the title, come and work, make money with me.’ So, you never know.”

Before looking to bring that to fruition, though, Tsarukyan must first unseat Makhachev.

In contrast to the challenger’s plans, Makhachev has been chasing greatness with his run as titleholder. Following successful retentions against Alexander Volkanovski (twice) and Dustin Poirier, a victory this Saturday at the Intuit Dome would see the Dagestani surpass BJ Penn and Khabib Nurmagomedov for lightweight title fight wins and conseuctive defenses.

VIDEO: UFC 311 Countdown Episode Ahead Of Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2 & Dvalishvili vs. Nurmagomedov

Fight week for the UFC 311 pay-per-view this Saturday has kicked off with the release of the promotion’s latest Countdown episode. Under the spotlight in this edition is the headline rematch between Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan and the co-main event between Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov. Saturday’s UFC 311 lineup is topped by a championship clash, with lightweight […]

Fight week for the UFC 311 pay-per-view this Saturday has kicked off with the release of the promotion’s latest Countdown episode.

Under the spotlight in this edition is the headline rematch between Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan and the co-main event between Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov.

Saturday’s UFC 311 lineup is topped by a championship clash, with lightweight kingpin Makhachev (26-1) looking to add a fourth successful defense to his reign, which got underway with a memorable victory over Charles Oliveira at UFC 280 in October 2022.

If the Dagestani is to continue his rule atop the 155-pound mountain, he must stall the title ambitions of a familiar foe in Tsarukyan (22-3). The Armenian fell to Makhachev by way of a narrow decision in his UFC debut almost six years ago. Having risen the ranks and most recently gotten the better of Oliveira himself, “Akhalkalakets” has the chance for redemption opposite the champ.

Before those two run it back in the main event at Inglewood’s Intuit Dome, another UFC title will be at stake.

The bantamweight gold will be contested by current champ Dvalishvili (18-4) and undefeated contender Nurmagomedov (18-0), as they settle a rivalry that has only intensified in recent months. While “The Machine” will return four months on from his capturing of the strap at the expense of Sean O’Malley, the “Young Eagle” is set to make the walk for the first time since a statement-making victory over Cory Sandhagen in Abu Dhabi last August.

Ahead of those two contests in LA, fans can catch previews in the full episode of UFC 311 Countdown on the promotion’s official YouTube channel.

UFC 311 Countdown: Full Episode

Arman Tsarukyan Discusses Why Speaking Your Mind is Easier in America Than in Russia

Arman Tsarukyan still can’t wrap his head around the amount of free speech that comes with living in the…

Arman Tsarukyan still can’t wrap his head around the amount of free speech that comes with living in the United States compared to his home country of Russia.

In the United States, it’s become commonplace for individuals to express their disdain for pretty much anything. So much so that social media apps designed to bring human beings together have become nothing more than another battleground for people to wage war on one another.

So it should come as no surprise that Tsarukyan, who hails from a country known for its numerous violations of international humanitarian law, was a little shocked to find that he can essentially spout off a string of obscenities to virtually anyone without facing any type of legal ramification in the land of the free and the home of the brave.

“You can talk sh*t about everybody, and you don’t get hurt,” Tsarukyan responded to Nina-Marie Daniele when she asked him to name something about the U.S. that doesn’t make any sense. “I had a conversation with one guy, and he said, ‘F*ck you.’ What should I do? I can do this here, but in Russia, nobody can say like this. So it’s better. It’s better here, yeah.”

Arman Tsarukyan ready to cash in on his first uFC title opportunity on January 18

On January 18, Tsarukyan will look to cash in on his first UFC title opportunity when the promotion heads back to Los Angeles for a loaded fight card inside the Intuit Dome.

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With five-straight wins inside the Octagon, including back-to-back victories over Beneil Dariush and Charles Oliveira in his last two outings, the Armenian fighting out of Krasnodar, Russia established himself as the No. 1 ranked contender in the UFC’s lightweight division.

Though he’s had to wait a little longer than he’d prefer, Tsarukyan will get the chance to dethrone reigning 155-pound titleholder Islam Makhachev at UFC 311. Not only that, ‘Ahalkalakets’ has the opportunity to avenge the loss he suffered against Makhachev in his promotional debut nearly six years ago.

Nina Marie Daniele Sets Sights on Vladimir Putin Interview as Arman Tsarukyan Hints at Post-Fight Chat

Nina Marie Daniele, the UFC media star, has set her sights on a high-profile interview with Russian President Vladimir…

Nina Marie Daniele, the UFC media star, has set her sights on a high-profile interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This comes after a conversation with UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan, who revealed that Putin is the most famous person in his contact list.

Nina Marie Daniele, Arman Tsarukyan, and Vladimir Putin

During a light-hearted exchange, Daniele asked Tsarukyan, “Who’s the most famous person in your contact list?” Tsarukyan’s response? “Putin.”

When asked if he planned to call the Russian president after his fight with Islam Makhachev at UFC 311 on January 18, 2025, Tsarukyan replied with a casual, “I’m gonna call him. You wanna talk to him?” Nina Marie Daniele responded, “Kinda, maybe,” with a touch of mystery.

Nina Marie Daniele is known for her authentic interviews in the UFC, quickly seized the moment, hinting at the possibility of a post-fight interview with Russian leader Vladamir Putin.

Playboy model and social media star Nina Marie Daniele made her mark in the UFC by bringing humor and authenticity to interviews with top fighters, including Dana White, Jon Jones, and Sean Strickland, plus several others. Her viral social media presence, with millions of followers, has made her a household name in the MMA community. Her unique approach to interviewing has earned her a loyal following among fans.

Meanwhile, Arman Tsarukyan, who faces Islam Makhachev in a highly anticipated rematch at UFC 311, is gearing up for the fight of his career. This is a highly anticipated matchup with the UFC lightweight title on the line and pound-for-pound implications.

As the UFC prepares for one of its most exciting events of the year, the world will be watching to see if Arman Tsarukyan does, indeed, call Putin, and whether Nina Marie Daniele gets her interview with the Russian leader. Only time will tell.

UFC 311: Arman Tsarukyan Teases ‘One Trick’ That Will Make The Difference Against Islam Makhachev

Arman Tsarukyan seemingly has a special weapon ready to bring out when he challenges for Islam Makhachev’s lightweight title at UFC 311. Tsarukyan will have his first shot at gold on mixed martial arts’ biggest stage next weekend, when he headlines the first pay-per-view of the new year opposite Makhachev. The pair will run it […]

Arman Tsarukyan seemingly has a special weapon ready to bring out when he challenges for Islam Makhachev’s lightweight title at UFC 311.

Tsarukyan will have his first shot at gold on mixed martial arts’ biggest stage next weekend, when he headlines the first pay-per-view of the new year opposite Makhachev.

The pair will run it back almost six years on from their first showdown, a three-round clash at a UFC Fight Night in Moscow that went the distance and was won by the current champ.

During a fight camp video uploaded to the Red Corner MMA YouTube channel, Tsarukyan explained how he plans on securing a different outcome against the Dagestani second time around.

“Of course, I’ve got one trick prepared that I believe in,” Tsarukyan said. “I know it will work. And it will change the whole course of the fight.”

The rematch between Makhachev and Tsarukyan headlines the Jan. 18 card inside Inglewood’s Intuit Dome, with Merab Dvalishvili’s first bantamweight defense opposite Umar Nurmagomedov marking the other title fight on the lineup.

Elsewhere, the likes of Ji?í Procházka, Renato Moicano, Kevin Holland, Johnny Walker, Payton Talbott and Jailton Almeida will look to kick off their year in style.

UFC 311: Arman Tsarukyan Reveals Islam Makhachev’s Supportive Words After Defeat In First Fight

On April 20 in 2019, Arman Tsarukyan would suffer just the second loss of his pro career at the time when he stepped into his UFC debut on short notice. Little did he know that six years later, at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, he would get the opportunity to earn his revenge against […]

The top contender in the lightweight division will face Islam Makhachev for the 155-pound title in the main event of UFC 311 in their second encounter. Despite their history with one another, and Tsarukyan’s pursuit of his former foe up the division’s rankings, there isn’t any bad blood between them in the build-up to January 18.

In fact, Tsarukyan recently revealed that the current lightweight champion game him plenty of praise and encouragement in the immediate aftermath of their first contest in Russia. The Armenian may have lost the fight but he was able to impress a lot of people with his performance after he was able to really test one of the most highly regarded rising contenders in the division over three rounds.

It seems that it wasn’t just fans that came away with good things to say about the lightweight division’s newest arrival. The challenger spoke in a video put out by Red Corner MMA about how Makhachev consoled him after he was devastated to have lost his UFC debut.

“Yes, of course I do. After the battle, he supported me and said, ‘You’re still young. Everything is ahead of you. Don’t be upset.’ And I was like, ‘I’m not that young,’ fell down, well, sat down and covered my eyes. Yes, I never liked losing, no matter how young I was.”