"Ahalkalakets wants the lower ranked fighters to get a chance against the old timers, for some new contenders in the division. 'I don't know why they give these old guys chances - Gaethje, Oliveira,' Tsarukyan said. 'We need new names. New names coming up - give them chance.'"
"Perennial contenders like Justin Gaethje and Charles Oliveira have been ruling the top of the lightweight division. Gaethje has made two unsuccessful title bids, become the interim champion twice, and is now set to make a third title bid against Ilia Topuria."
"The old timers have not been ruling the top tier of the division without reason. These contenders have only lost to each other, or the reigning champion, while repeatedly thwarting the attempts of up-and-comers to achieve contender status."
Arman Tsarukyan believes that the UFC lightweight division's Top 5 is an exclusive group that consistently fights among themselves. He argues for lower-ranked fighters to receive opportunities against established veterans like Justin Gaethje and Charles Oliveira. Tsarukyan emphasizes the need for fresh contenders, suggesting that newcomers in the Top 10 or Top 15 should be given chances to compete with the elite. He points out that the old guard has dominated due to their repeated victories over each other and the reigning champion, limiting opportunities for rising fighters.
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