Ilia Topuria denies surprise at the choice of a reserve fighter for her UFC White House fight.

Ilia Topuria Promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC

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Ilia Topuria He was not surprised by the choice of Arman Tsarukyan as an immediate reserve for the main fight of UFC White House, scheduled for June 14th. The Spaniard is slated to face Justin gaethje In a duel valid for the lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg), he commented naturally on the organization's decision, especially after the Armenian had been passed over in other title fights.

In a lighthearted tone, Topuria mocked his rival's situation and suggested that Tsarukyan had become accustomed to occupying this type of position at the organization's major events.

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"He (Tsarukyan) is always a reserve," he said. Ilia Topuria in a press conference to promote the UFC White House.

Arman Tsarukyan forgotten by UFC

Arman Tsarukyan attack Ilia Topuria once again. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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Despite holding the number one ranking in the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg), Arma Tsarukyan has yet to have the opportunity to fight for the UFC belt. When he was finally scheduled to fight for the title at... UFC 311The Armenian fighter ended up injuring his back the day before the fight and had to be removed from the card, being replaced by... Renato Moicano.

As if that weren't enough, Tsarukyan was subsequently placed only as a reserve in the fight between Charles of the Bronx e Ilia Topuria, valid for the vacant belt in UFC 317In the fight for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324, the athlete wasn't even considered by the organization, which opted for... Paddy Pimblett e Justin gaethje.

After watching the American defeat the Briton and win the interim belt, Arman Tsarukyan He had once again witnessed a lightweight title fight without his name involved. Because... Justin gaethje e Ilia Topuria They are lined up for a showdown. unification of titles No. UFC White House.