Arman Tsarukyan Says He's "Secured" UFC Title Shot Against Justin Gaethje

Arman Tsarukyan says his UFC lightweight title shot against Justin Gaethje is locked in, though he's got two Real American Freestyle wrestling matches on the calendar first.

"He never says my name, so he's scared. Either he's gonna fight me or he's gotta leave the title, give the opportunity for the young guys," Tsarukyan

Tsarukyan extended his win streak to six with a first-round knockout of Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331, posting "Title shot secured" afterward before calling out Gaethje directly. He's set to face Dillon Danis for the inaugural RAF middleweight crossover title on October 23 in Las Vegas, with Danis 0-2 in RAF, before competing at RAF's Abu Dhabi debut on November 14 against an opponent still to be named.

Dana White acknowledged after UFC 331 that Tsarukyan strengthened his position in the title picture, though Gaethje's next opponent hasn't been officially confirmed.