US EditionTop UFC Lightweight Claims He Is the Backup for Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira UFC 317 Title Clash
- Arman Tsarukyan, the UFC's #1 lightweight contender on a four-fight win streak, is set to serve as the backup for the June 28 UFC 317 main event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
- Tsarukyan earned this role after missing a title shot earlier due to a last-minute back injury, when no backup was in place and Renato Moicano replaced him at UFC 311.
- The UFC’s vacant lightweight title will be contested between Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira, with Tsarukyan ready to step in if either fighter is unable to compete.
- Tsarukyan publicly confirmed, "I'm the backup for UFC 317," stating he is flying back to the U.S. to remain ready for a short-notice fight during International Fight Week.
- By securing the backup role, Tsarukyan positions himself for a future title opportunity and helps the UFC ensure a new lightweight champion will be crowned without disruption.
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Tsarukyan: A Fall from Grace and a Potential Return to UFC - Real News Now
Unexpected circumstances in UFC often influence the trajectory of a fighter’s career. No one understands this better than Arman Tsarukyan, who has recently encountered such a situation. Until a few months ago, Tsarukyan was positioned as the top challenger for the coveted lightweight championship title. However, the path took an unexpected turn when he had to retract from his bout due to concerns about an injury. The withdrawal, taking place onl…
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Arman Tsarukyan Claims to Backup Fighter for UFC 317 Lightweight Title Clash
Top UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan recently took the time to reveal that he’s going to serve the role as a backup fighter for the upcoming UFC lightweight title clash between Charles Oliveira and Ilia Topuria. MMA Fighting confirmed the news to be official. It is unlikely for Oliveira or Topuria to pull out from one of the most crucial fights of their career. However, this sport is unpredictable - anything can happen and in case som…
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