For weeks, fans have wondered why No. 1–ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight Arman Tsarukyan was passed over for the interim title fight at UFC 324, which goes down in two weeks in Las Vegas.

The No. 1 contender at lightweight says he just wants his title shot and doesn't want to cut weight without a fight

👀 Arman Tsarukyan reveals his top-3 of favourite active UFC fighters 1) Petr Yan 2) Khamzat Chimaev 3) Islam Makhachev (via @adinross ) pic.twitter.com/4ozuoWndnM

Fresh off a dominant freestyle wrestling win, Arman Tsarukyan made it clear he sees Paddy Pimblett’s rise as an allegedly carefully protected run rather than one built on merit.

Daniel Cormier thinks there's more to the story behind Arman Tsarukyan 's UFC title snub.

Arman Tsarukyan reveals he pulled out of the Islam Makhachev fight due to a hernia 😲 (Via: @adinross ) pic.twitter.com/H3fuTSjD4L

Arman Tsarukyan dominates four-time NCAA All-American Lance Palmer with ruthless finish at RAF 5, showcasing elite grappling power.

Speaking in an episode of his podcast, UFC color commentator Joe Rogan shared his theory about Tsarukyan’s withdrawal a few weeks later. Rogan suggested Tsarukyan’s weight cut caused it, noting the sheer number of pounds that the Armenian must shed to make the 155-pound limit.

Pimblett earned his shot at the title after a dominant TKO of former title challenger Michael Chandler at UFC 314 in April. "The Baddy" appeared to be the frontrunner to challenge Topuria, before the champion announced that he'll be needing time off to deal with ongoing legal issues with his ex-wife.

Arman Tsarukyan reveals why the UFC denied him an interim title shot despite expectations and growing fan support.

Paddy Pimblett has taken countless digs at Arman Tsarukyan ever since the UFC denied the latter another championship opportunity and instead announced an