UFC CEO Dana White said that number-one ranked lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan was bypassed for an interim title shot at UFC 324 due to unprofessional conduct. Despite Tsarukyan’s submission win over Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar in November 2025, the UFC instead booked Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett for the interim belt on January 24, 2026. This came as Tsarukyan’s behavior during the…
Dana White On Arman Tsarukyan’s Title Shot Snub
