Ilia Topuria has responded to the news that Arman Tsarukyan will serve as the backup fighter for his upcoming bout against Justin Gaethje. This marks the second time Tsarukyan has been assigned a backup role for a Topuria fight. Previously, Tsarukyan was the backup for Topuria's fight against Charles Oliveira in June of last year. The announcement indicates UFC's continued planning for contingencies in high-profile matchups involving the featherweight champion.
