Arman Tsarukyan Withdraws as UFC Topuria‑Gaethje Backup to Focus on RAF Wrestling
Armenian fighter Arman Tsarukyan was announced as the standby for the UFC Casa Blanca lightweight title unification bout between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje on June 14. In the latest update, he said he will step away from the card to concentrate on his upcoming wrestling commitments with RAF.
Tsarukyan previously served as a replacement in the Topuria‑Oliveira fight in June 2025, helping the champion retain his belts. Being a backup often requires making weight on the day of the weigh‑in, adding extra strain.
He now has a wrestling match scheduled for June 13 and will keep the option open for a potential UFC appearance afterward.
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