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Arman Tsarukyan learns of Gaethje's title win hours later

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 4:46 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Arman Tsarukyan learns of Gaethje's title win hours later

Summary

Arman Tsarukyan was unable to watch Justin Gaethje's fight against Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 due to travel commitments and a lack of WiFi on his flight. Tsarukyan had been set to serve as a backup fighter but was en route after defeating Tony Ferguson at RAF 10. He found out about Gaethje's victory, which makes him a potential challenger for the title, eight hours later when he landed. Tsarukyan expressed his disappointment at missing the fight live and reiterated his desire to fight the new champion.

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By the Numbers

•Tsarukyan missed UFC Freedom 250 while traveling.
•Gaethje won the title fight against Topuria.
•Tsarukyan was unable to tune in due to no WiFi.
•He expressed frustration at missing the fight.
•Tsarukyan aims for a title shot against Gaethje.

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4:46 PMYahoo Sports — Why Arman Tsarukyan didn’t find out about the Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje result until 8 hours later

What they're saying

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Arman Tsarukyan wasn’t around to watch a major bout unfold in his weight class on Sunday night, even though it could have serious implications for his next move. Many fans believe Tsarukyan has been unfairly overlooked by the UFC, arguing that he should be next in line for a shot at the winner of the fight held at the White House.
— Yahoo Sports

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