Tsarukyan (23-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC), who pulled out of his fight against lightweight champion Islam Makhachev just one day before UFC 311, was told by the promotion that he has to fight his way back to the title shot. He’s happy to settle things with Gaethje for the No. 1 contender spot.

Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev went to war last Saturday, for the second time at UFC 313. Once again, ‘The Highlight’ emerged victorious despite failing to finish his opponent. This win, of course,

UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan doesn't believe Justin Gaethje should be in the mix for the next crack at Islam Makhachev's title.Gaethje expressed interest in challenging Makhachev after his win over Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313 on Saturday.