{"id":12112,"date":"2025-01-11T18:18:30","date_gmt":"2025-01-11T17:18:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=12112"},"modified":"2025-01-11T18:18:31","modified_gmt":"2025-01-11T17:18:31","slug":"ufc-news-arman-tsarukyan-encourages-undefeated-champion-to-move-up-a-weight-class","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/ufc-news-arman-tsarukyan-encourages-undefeated-champion-to-move-up-a-weight-class\/","title":{"rendered":"UFC News: Arman Tsarukyan Encourages Undefeated Champion To Move Up A Weight Class"},"content":{"rendered":"

The lightweight division has always been the UFC<\/a>‘s crown jewel, producing some of the most memorable fights and fighters in the sport’s history. From Khabib Nurmagomedov’s dominance to Conor McGregor’s meteoric rise, this weight class has seen it all. <\/p>

Now, as fans kick off 2025, another potential blockbuster story is brewing. This has got everyone talking about what could be the next great chapter in lightweight history. Arman Tsarukyan, who will fight for the title at UFC 311, has implored another popular champion to come to their division.<\/p>

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Arman Tsarukyan’s Invitation To Featherweight Champion<\/h2>

Arman Tsarukyan is just days away from his UFC 311 title shot against Islam Makhachev. Despite staying committed to his own fight, Tsarukyan is making waves by rolling out the welcome mat for featherweight champion Ilia Topuria. <\/p>

Tsarukyan makes a compelling case for Topuria’s move up to lightweight, and honestly, his reasoning shows he’s thinking about more than just fighting. The Armenian warrior sees the bigger picture – more star power means bigger paydays for everyone. <\/p>

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“He should move to 155 because he has a big name. As much as we have big names in our division, it’s better for us. We’re going to make more money, and our weight class is going to be famous. It’s still famous. 155 is one of the best, in my opinion,” <\/em>said Tsarukyan via MMA Junkie.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>

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