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Alvarez Blames Tsarukyan for Title Shot Snub
6 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Eddie Alvarez believes Arman Tsarukyan is responsible for his title shot situation.
- Tsarukyan was overlooked for a lightweight title shot after his win over Dan Hooker.
- Alvarez advises Tsarukyan to adjust his fighting style to excite fans.
Former UFC champion Eddie Alvarez believes Arman Tsarukyan's own fighting style is the reason he was overlooked for a lightweight title shot. Following Tsarukyan's dominant submission win over Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar, many expected him to face Ilia Topuria. However, the UFC instead booked Paddy Pimblett against Justin Gaethje for an interim title.
Alvarez suggested that Tsarukyan is being used to fill fight cards and that it is his responsibility to deliver an exciting performance for the fans. He pointed out that a fighter must provide "blood, guts, and excitement" to capture the audience's attention and climb the ranks.
He further elaborated that even ground-based fighters can be exciting, citing Khabib Nurmagomedov's effective and engaging ground-and-pound as an example. Alvarez's comments offer a critical perspective on Tsarukyan's career trajectory and the importance of fan engagement in the UFC.
