During a recent interview, Arman Tsarukyan had opined that he might run it back with newly minted UFC BMF championCharles Oliveirain September. After the aforementioned sit-down went viral, multiple media housesalso reportedthe same.

😬🏆 Arman Tsarukyan says he's fighting for a title in September and points at Charles Oliveira:"I may fight him again."🎥@ArmanUfcpic.twitter.com/k6o7I8rIA1

However, the 29-year-old has now clarified that nothing is finalised, including the date and opponent. For now, “Ahalkalakets” will be serving as backup for the lightweight title unification bout betweenIlia Topuriaand Justin Gaethje on June 14. Tsarukyan has informed the UFC brass that if things don’t go as planned and either Topuria or Gaethje gets injured, he must be informed a week earlier so that he can make weight for this title fight.

Although “Ahalkalakets” is training and staying in shape, he needs at least seven days to make weight. If an injury forces changes to the White House main event during fight week, Tsarukyan would still be willing to step in but would not be able to make the 155-pound lightweight limit on such short notice. Thus, the bout would likely take place at a catchweight and be a non-title bout.

Arman Tsarukyan recently toldAriel Helwanithat a rematch with Charles Oliveira could happen soon, but nothing is finalized yet. He can fight in September, October, or even next year, as the decision ultimately rests with the UFC. He said:

“On my YouTube, I said I might fight in September, and everyone posts Arman is officially fighting with [Charles Oliveira]… I said I might fight Oliveira, because you never know, I might fight him too, and people just started posting that I’m fighting with him. No, nothing official like I didn’t say 100% I’m going to fight him, I said I might fight him as well, so.”

Arman Tsarukyanadded that if Gaethje manages to dethrone Topuria on June 14, then he believes “The Highlight” will defend his title against him in September or October. However, if the Georgian-Spaniard manages to stop Gaethje, Tsarukyan added that a potential bout with “El Matador” could happen at the end of this year or next year.

“If it’s Topuria, it’s probably like end this year, or if it’s Gaethje, it’s September or maybe October… Because Gaethje fights two to three times a year, but Topuria once a year.”

Check out Arman Tsarukyan’s comments below:

Arman Tsarukyan sets the record straight dispelling rumours 🗣️ ‼️🚨‼️ of him fighting Charles Oliveria in September and outline his potential fight schedule depending on who wins out Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria.Arman 🗣️“On my YouTube I said I “might” fight in September and…pic.twitter.com/33dr7ZwySP

Source: LowKickMMA.com