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Rogan says Gaethje could choose Oliveira over Tsarukyan
Joe Rogan says Justin Gaethje could choose Charles Oliveira rather than Arman Tsarukyan for his next fight.
Tsarukyan is a leading contender for the UFC lightweight title, and Rogan says he believes Tsarukyan deserves a title shot.
Tsarukyan strengthened his case by knocking out Mauricio Ruffy in the first round of their UFC 331 co-main event.
Oliveira is due to face Diego Lopes for the BMF title at UFC 335, and a win could put Oliveira back in the title picture.
Rogan says a Gaethje-Oliveira rematch could be for both the BMF and lightweight titles, though no matchup is confirmed.
Tsarukyan is also scheduled to wrestle Dillon Danis in the RAF 14 main event.
The two were involved in a brawl at a press conference, and Tsarukyan’s past conduct outside the UFC has affected his standing with the promotion.
Joe Rogan says Justin Gaethje could choose a rematch with Charles Oliveira instead of fighting Arman Tsarukyan.
Rogan called Tsarukyan the most compelling lightweight title fight after his knockout of Mauricio Ruffy.
He said an Oliveira win at UFC 335 could put Oliveira back in the lightweight title picture.
Rogan also said choosing Oliveira could deny Tsarukyan a title fight he deserves.
Tsarukyan is scheduled to wrestle Dillon Danis in the RAF 14 main event.
- Who
- Joe Rogan discussed Justin Gaethje, Arman Tsarukyan and Charles Oliveira.
- What
- Rogan said Gaethje could choose an Oliveira rematch instead of a title fight with Tsarukyan.
- When
- Rogan made the comments in a recent episode of his podcast; the publication date was October 23, 2026.
- Where
- The comments were made on Rogan’s podcast. The potential fights concern the UFC lightweight division.
- Why
- Rogan said an Oliveira win at UFC 335 could put him back in the title picture and make a rematch with Gaethje possible.
Arman Tsarukyan's title-shot case
Justin Gaethje's possible choice of Charles Oliveira
Title fight
Arman Tsarukyan's title-shot case
Rogan said Tsarukyan is the deserved contender and called him the compelling fight.
Justin Gaethje's possible choice of Charles Oliveira
Rogan said Gaethje could choose Oliveira if Oliveira wins his next fight.
Effect of the choice
Arman Tsarukyan's title-shot case
Rogan said choosing Oliveira would deny Tsarukyan a title fight he deserves.
Justin Gaethje's possible choice of Charles Oliveira
A rematch could put the BMF and lightweight titles together, according to Rogan.
Tsarukyan knocked out Mauricio Ruffy in the first round of their UFC 331 co-main event.
Tsarukyan and Dillon Danis met at a press conference that ended early after a brawl.
Tsarukyan was scheduled to wrestle Danis in the RAF 14 main event.
Oliveira is set to defend his BMF title against Diego Lopes in the final fight of the year.
- Potential Gaethje opponent
- Charles Oliveira
- Tsarukyan's UFC 331 result
- First-round knockout of Mauricio Ruffy
- Oliveira's next scheduled fight
- BMF title defense against Diego Lopes at UFC 335
- Tsarukyan's RAF 14 opponent
- Dillon Danis
- Publication date
- October 23, 2026
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What people are saying
I think Arman’s the fight, the big fight is Arman, especially after what Arman did to Ruffy, that’s the big fight, and also, that’s the most compelling fight because Arman looks like indestructible.
But then it seems like you’re denying Arman what he deserves, he deserves a title fight