UFC CEOのダナ・ホワイトはUFC 326の試合後記者会見で、ライト級の有力挑戦者アルマン・ツァルキヤンに対し明確な不満を表明し、オクタゴン外での継続的な問題を指摘した。これにより、最近のフリースタイルイベントでの乱闘を受けて同ファイターの次の試合は不透明となっている。
アルマン・ツァルキヤンの一連の騒動の最新の展開—これまでの報道で取り上げられた通り—UFCライト級1位の彼は、UFC CEOダナ・ホワイトから直接的な批判を受けた。2026年3月8日のUFC 326試合後記者会見で、ホワイトはグラップリングマッチ後のReal American Freestyle (RAF)でのツァルキヤンの乱闘への関与について言及した。
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UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan, following his controversial wrestling win and post-match brawl with Georgio Poullas at RAF 6, defended his actions in an interview on The Ariel Helwani Show. He accused Poullas of provoking the incident with repeated fouls and insisted he showed restraint during the bout.
Arman Tsarukyan has become the most discussed lightweight in UFC despite not holding the title, thanks to his skill and bad boy persona. However, repeated incidents outside the cage have put the promotion in a difficult position regarding how to handle him. Analysts like Brendan Schaub argue that Tsarukyan's dominance makes punishment challenging.
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Arman Tsarukyan defeated Georgio Poullas 5-3 in the co-main event of RAF 6 but sparked a post-match brawl by tackling and punching his opponent. The altercation involved both fighters' corners and required security intervention to restore order. Poullas, who was taken to a hospital in a neck brace, later called Tsarukyan a 'little b*tch' in a social media statement.
Kamaru Usman has revealed that UFC executive Hunter Campbell is reluctant to book a welterweight title fight between him and champion Islam Makhachev. Despite mutual interest from the fighters, who share the same manager, the promotion has not confirmed the matchup. Usman remains open to alternative bouts if they advance his career goals.
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In the latest update on the highly anticipated Freedom Fights 250 UFC event at the White House, President Dana White revealed during a March 7 live stream that one bout has fallen through, just hours before the full card announcement on UFC 326.
As fallout from Jon Jones' request for a UFC contract release intensifies following his exclusion from the June 14 White House card, supporters including Daniel Cormier and Francis Ngannou have voiced sympathy, while Ronda Rousey and Tom Aspinall highlight broader fighter discontent with UFC pay and contracts.
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Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling has expressed frustration over his position in the featherweight division, accusing the promotion of matchmaking against him. In a recent interview, he called for a title shot against Alexander Volkanovski, emphasizing his experience and willingness to fight top contenders. Sterling highlighted his recent victories and criticized other fighters like Diego Lopes for underperforming in opportunities.