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Dana White Confirms Arman Tsarukyan As Backup For Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje At UFC Freedom 250

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Dana White has confirmed Arman Tsarukyan as the official backup fighter for Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250, giving the UFC lightweight title fight a dangerous emergency option if the main event falls apart. Tsarukyan had already…

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Dana White Confirms Arman Tsarukyan As Backup For Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje At UFC Freedom 250

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