At UFC 331, Arman Tsarukyan finally made himself impossible to deny

At UFC 331 on September 20, 2026, Arman Tsarukyan secured his sixth consecutive win with an emphatic knockout, cementing his place in the lightweight title picture. The UFC had previously required Tsarukyan to fight his way back into contention, but his dominant run of form has left the promotion with no justification to keep him from a title shot. The victory was reported by Chuck Mindenhall for Yahoo Sports.