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Tsarukyan Questions Grappling Match with Makhachev Amid UFC Aspirations

12/31/2025

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Arman Tsarukyan (UFC contender) doubts a grappling match with Islam Makhachev, citing Makhachev's high UFC earnings as a barrier.
He continues to wrestle outside the UFC after being snubbed for an interim title shot.
In Yerevan, Armenia, he drew with Shara Magomedov in a match that ended without a submission.
Tsarukyan aims for a 2026 title, but his outside activities may not boost his UFC standing.

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Arman Tsarukyan (UFC contender) doubts a grappling match with Islam Makhachev, citing Makhachev's high UFC earnings as a barrier.
He continues to wrestle outside the UFC after being snubbed for an interim title shot.
In Yerevan, Armenia, he drew with Shara Magomedov in a match that ended without a submission.
Tsarukyan aims for a 2026 title, but his outside activities may not boost his UFC standing.