Arman Tsarukyan says Ilia Topuria should fight Islam Makhachev soon: ‘If he loses to me at 155, he’s gonna be gone’

Arman Tsarukyan has commented on Ilia Topuria's potential next moves, stating he understands why Topuria would prefer to fight Islam Makhachev rather than him. Topuria is set to face Justin Gaethje in the main event of UFC White House in two weeks, and if he wins, he has hinted at moving up to 170 pounds to challenge welterweight champion Islam Makhachev. Tsarukyan warned that if Topuria instead drops down to 155 pounds and loses to him, his career would effectively be over.