Arman Tsarukyan gives unusual advice to Justin Gaethje before fight against Topuria at UFC Casa Branca

Tsarukyan focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Arman Tsarukyan He presented a suggestion that was, to say the least, curious, involving the lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) title fight. Justin gaethje is scheduled to face Ilia Topuria in the main fight The UFC White House event, scheduled for June 14th, is expected to determine the undisputed champion of the division. The number one ranked fighter in the category, the Armenian, advises the American to withdraw from the fight so that he can take his place in the title shot.

In an interview with RedCorner MMA, Tsarukyan provocatively stated that Gaethje should even feign an injury during training to secure a spot in the main event. In the Armenian's view, he could then take his place, win the belt, and subsequently face the American himself in his first title defense.

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"I would recommend that Justin get injured in training and let me step in to win the title; after that, he can fight me," he said. Arman Tsarukyan.

UFC Casa Branca has Alex Poatan and Ilia Topuria in the main fights

Alex Poatán e Ilia Topuria They are UFC champions (Photo: Montage/SUPER FIGHTS)

Billed as the UFC event of the year, UFC Casa Branca boasts a star-studded card. The main event... Ilia Topuria measure forces with Justin gaethje in a duel that unifies the lightweight belt (up to 70,3 kg).

In the co-main event, Alex Poatán faces Cyryl Gane in the fight for the interim heavyweight title (up to 120,2 kg).