Tsarukyan confirmed as backup for Topuria-Gaethje White House main event

Arman Tsarukyan has been officially confirmed as the backup fighter for the Ilia Topuria versus Justin Gaethje bout scheduled for the White House event. The announcement provides insurance for the high-profile main event in case either champion or challenger is unable to compete. Tsarukyan's role as backup ensures the UFC has a ready replacement to step in on short notice. The confirmation comes after earlier indications that Tsarukyan was willing to fill this role for the landmark event.