Arman Tsarukyan names possible date for next fight and admits Charles Oliveira rematch could happen

UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan has spoken about his plans for his next fight and confirmed that he expects to compete for the title in the coming months.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Tsarukyan said that his next bout should be a championship fight and will most likely take place in September in Los Angeles.

“My next fight is the title fight, which is probably in September in L.A. But I’m also the backup for the White House, too, if someone pulls out or gets hurt... I may fight him again,” Tsarukyan said, referring to a possible rematch with Charles Oliveira.

Tsarukyan is currently ranked No. 2 in the UFC lightweight division. The only fighter ahead of him is interim champion Justin Gaethje, who is scheduled to unify the belt with reigning champion Ilia Topuria on June 14 in the main event of UFC Freedom 250. Tsarukyan will serve as the official backup fighter in case the main event falls through.

Tsarukyan has already faced Oliveira at UFC 300, where he defeated the former UFC champion by split decision. Since then, the Brazilian has returned to winning ways and claimed the BMF title after a dominant grappling performance against Max Holloway at UFC 326.

Arman, meanwhile, remains one of the leading contenders for a UFC lightweight title shot. His winning streak in MMA has reached five fights, with his latest victories coming against Charles Oliveira and Dan Hooker.

Tsarukyan has also stayed active outside the Octagon. Recently, he competed at the RAF 9 freestyle wrestling event, where he earned an early win over Keelon Jimison.

As a result, several scenarios remain possible for the Armenian fighter in the near future: stepping in as a replacement on June 14, fighting for the title in September, or facing Charles Oliveira again in a rematch that could once again become a key bout on the road to the UFC belt.