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Tsarukyan On Standby to Replace Topuria or Gaethje

5/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Fighter Arman Tsarukyan is the standby for the White House title bout at UFC Freedom 250.
The June 14 event will feature fighter Ilia Topuria defending the title against fighter Justin Gaethje.
President Dana White said on a Kick stream that Arman Tsarukyan will replace Ilia Topuria or Justin Gaethje if they cannot compete.
Arman Tsarukyan, on a streak since beating fighter Dan Hooker, remains active in grappling with American Freestyle matches.

History

Historical Context

UFC 1 opened in Denver on November 12, 1993, when Rorion Gracie and promoter Art Davie staged an eight-man, no-rules tournament that awarded $50,000 to Royce Gracie, proving Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s effectiveness and debuting the octagonal cage. The event drew nearly 90,000 pay-per-view buys, establishing a model that today sees Dana White name Arman Tsarukyan as a standby replacement for Ilia Topuria or Justin Gaethje.

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Story summary

Fighter Arman Tsarukyan is the standby for the White House title bout at UFC Freedom 250.
The June 14 event will feature fighter Ilia Topuria defending the title against fighter Justin Gaethje.
President Dana White said on a Kick stream that Arman Tsarukyan will replace Ilia Topuria or Justin Gaethje if they cannot compete.
Arman Tsarukyan, on a streak since beating fighter Dan Hooker, remains active in grappling with American Freestyle matches.

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