Welcome to another edition of the daily roundup, highlighting the biggest and most noteworthy stories from the MMA world over the last 24 hours. We’ll start this edition with Armenia’s biggest star, Arman Tsarukyan. After missing out on his title shot at UFC 311, ‘Ahalkalakets’ has given an indication to the fans that his plans for the next fight are exciting.
Thereafter, we’ll dive into the comments Jan Blachowicz made after his loss to Carlos Ulberg, and it seems like he’s quite unhappy with the way the fight was judged. Finally, we’ll sum up this roundup edition with Joe Rogan, who had some pleasant words for a former UFC champion in the latter’s post-UFC endeavor. Let’s get going!
Arman Tsarukyan hypes up fans with a potential announcement
Following his UFC 311 pullout, things seem uncertain as to what lies ahead for Arman Tsarukyan. While there were discussions about a rematch against Charles Oliveira, the Brazilian star then started getting linked to a potential matchup against soon-to-be former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria. But it seems like there’s nothing to worry about for Tsarukyan fans because ‘Ahalkalakets’ has promised that something ‘big’ is waiting with regards to his next fight.
“Big news coming soon,” Arman Tsarukyan wrote in a post on Instagram. Well, if you think about it, there’s another potential opponent for the Armenian star, and that’s Justin Gaethje, who’s also in the hunt for his chance to win the undisputed lightweight title. Tsarukyan mentioned earlier in an interview that he’s willing to make his comeback in late April or early May. While we wait for more news on his announcement, let’s take a look at what Jan Blachowicz had to say after his loss last weekend.
Jan Blachowicz issues statement after loss to Carlos Ulberg
At 42 years old, Jan Blachowicz didn’t look like he missed a beat after putting on an impressive performance against Carlos Ulberg at UFC London. The light heavyweight duo had a pretty close fight, and it looked unclear as to who the real winner was. However, judges had the New Zealand national earning a unanimous decision victory, which didn’t sit well with the former champion.
While thanking the crowd at the O2 Arena last weekend, Jan Blachowicz wrote, “This camp was one of the best I’ve had. I missed this, every part of this game. The welcome and support during fight week UFC London from the whole UFC team was amazing – I knew you missed me, but I didn’t know it was like this!” The former 205-pound king then turned his attention to the judges, claiming their decision was up for debate.
“More controversy on the record, as it turns out, the approach to significant strikes doesn’t align with the actual meaning. I’ll leave the verdict for discussion. What happened in the stands after the announcement, and what’s happening online right now, is pretty telling,” Jan Blachowicz added. What do you think about his statements? Before you tell us your opinions, let’s take a look at the final story of this roundup edition.
Andrei Arlovski leaves Joe Rogan stunned after his Dirty Boxing win
After his lengthy UFC tenure, former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski proved that he’s got way more left in the tank than most people think. Yes, ‘The Pitbull’ registered an emphatic win on his debut in Mike Perry‘s promotion on the DBX 1: Romero vs. Hylton PPV, ending the fight in round 2 after a TKO win over Terrance Hodges. Joe Rogan, meanwhile, was in awe of Arlovski’s performance and was surprised to see him fighting and putting on great performances at 46 years old.
Who takes a licking and keeps on ticking better than Andrei Arlovski?”
Even Joe Rogan was watching Dirty Boxing last Saturday
If you missed the mayhem, hit the link in bio and watch the action now!#DirtyBoxing #DBX1 pic.twitter.com/PsWlXe4kAG
— Dirty Boxing Championship (@DirtyBoxing_) March 25, 2025
“Arlovski man, who takes a licking and keeps on ticking better than Andrei Arlovski? That dude is still around,” Joe Rogan stated on the recent JRE Fight Companion show. “He was the UFC champion in 2005, son. That’s twenty f—ing years ago of hardcore combat sports in MMA. That is nuts…He’s such a veteran, he’s been there, done that forever.”
Well, Andrei Arlovski deserves all the praise he’s getting, given that he defeated an opponent who’s six years younger than him. What do you think? Let us know in the comments down below.
The post MMA News Roundup – Arman Tsarukyan Teases ‘Big News’; Jan Blachowicz Breaks Silence After UFC London Loss, Ex-Champ Earns Joe Rogan’s Praise appeared first on EssentiallySports.