"There you go" - Dana White announces backup fighter for Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje clash at UFC White House
Dana White said Tsarukyan is on standby if either lightweight title fighter cannot compete, keeping the division’s top contender ready for June 14.
- UFC President Dana White confirmed that Arman Tsarukyan is the official backup for the lightweight title fight between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250 on June 14.
- White previously sidelined Tsarukyan after he withdrew from a championship bout at UFC 311, but the 29-year-old regained the promotion's favor following a five-fight winning streak.
- Tsarukyan's manager, Daniel Rubenstein, stated the fighter remains the next challenger regardless of the main event's outcome, solidifying his top-contender status.
- Tsarukyan has a wrestling match scheduled against UFC Lightweight Champion Tony Ferguson on June 13 in St. Louis, the day before the White House card, creating a potential scheduling conflict.
- If Tsarukyan is not required to step in on June 14, he intends to challenge for the lightweight title later this year as the division's top contender.
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Arman Tsarukyan's Manager Explains Why They Took Backup Spot
Last night, UFC President Dana White confirmed that Arman Tsarukyan will be the backup fighter for the lightweight title fight on June 14 between champion Ilia Topuria and interim champion Justin Gaethje.The Armenian top contender at lightweight was also the backup fighter last year during International Fight Week when Ilia Topuria beat Charles Oliveira to become the UFC lightweight champion. Heavy.com reached out to Tsarukyan’s manager, Daniel …
After weeks of speculation Dana White confirms backup fighter for Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje for UFC White House event
International Sports News: The UFC has officially named Arman Tsarukyan as the backup fighter for the lightweight title clash between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje. The bought.
Ilia Topuria Trolls Arman Tsarukyan: "He's Always A Backup"
Ilia Topuria has reacted to Dana White’s latest announcement that top contender Arman Tsarukyan will serve as backup for the Topuria vs. Gaethje lightweight title unification bout set to go down on June 14 at the White House. Dana White Reveals Official Backup Fighter for Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250. [Image via UFC] White confirmed this news earlier this week during a candid chat with Nina-Marie Daniele.Meanwhile, in respo…
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