One of the UFC’s top-ranked lightweight contenders has surprised fans with a claim that he’ll be serving as the backup fighter for UFC 317’s main event.

Arman Tsarukyan will serve as the backup for the Charles Oliveira vs. Ilia Topuria lightweight title fight at UFC 317.

Arman Tsarukyan isn’t getting the next title shot but he’s putting himself in a good position serving as the backup when a ...

As Islam Makhachev gears up for a move to welterweight, questions surrounding his lightweight exit continue to stir. Many ...

Perennial contender, Arman Tsarukyan has today claimed he will serve as the official backup fighter to next weekend's UFC 317 ...

With UFC 317 fast approaching, the promotion isn’t taking any chances this time around. Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira are ...

Arman Tsarukyan has claimed that he is the back-up fighter for UFC 317’s main event. Ilia Topuria fights Charles Oliveira for ...

Paddy Pimblett teases a title fight with Ilia Topuria, claiming he’s focused on exposing Topuria’s key weakness in the ...

In the comment, a fan asked the #1-ranked lightweight contender when his next fight is. Tsarukyan claimed he could be ...

Two of the judges scored the fight 49-46, scoring the final round for Buckley after a late rally. However, experienced judge Mike Bell scored the fight 48-47, only giving Usman a one round advantage.

The hype is already beginning to build for Dustin Poirier’s farewell fight. Advertisement Poirier will square off against Max ...

Arman Tsarukyan will get his wish to serve as the backup fighter for the UFC 317 main event. Advertisement The lightweight ...