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Arman Tsarukyan Offers Backup Role for Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje

Tsarukyan says he’ll stay ready to replace either man for Ilia Topuria’s June 14 lightweight title fight with Justin Gaethje, declaring, “I’ll be back up … in case anything happens.” He also traded shots with Covington, mocking his shape and beach lifestyle after their wrestling talk escalated. Topuria-Gaethje headlines UFC’s White House card, while Tsarukyan remains sidelined from title contention.