Ilia Topuria has reacted to Dana White’s latest announcement that top contenderArman Tsarukyanwill serve as backup for the Topuria vs. Gaethje lightweight title unification bout set to go down on June 14 at the White House.
Whiteconfirmed this news earlier this week duringa candid chat with Nina-Marie Daniele.Meanwhile, in response, Topuria, who has never been a fan of Tsarukyan, trolled the latter for being chosen as a backup for a lightweight title fight yet again. “El Matador” said:
Check out Ilia Topuria’s comments below:
Ilia Topuria’s reaction to Arman Tsarukyan being the backup fighter for his fight 👀"He’s always the backup."pic.twitter.com/XgsYD3Qq5T
In another interview with Carlos Contreras Legaspi, Topuria added that he doesn’t care who he faces on June 14 and is confident that no matter who the opponent is, the result will be the same.
“I absolutely don’t care about it. I’m going to be in thatoctagonno matter what happens… the result is the same with everyone.”
Check out Ilia Topuria’s comments below:
Ilia Topuria reacts to Arman Tsarukyan being the backup for his upcoming fight:“I absolutely don’t care about it. I’m going to be in that octagon no matter what happens… the result is the same with everyone.”(via@CCLegaspi)pic.twitter.com/38BdnAmVYehttps://t.co/zgJoF5yYHj
A few hours earlierat the presser, current and two-time interim UFC lightweight titleholder Justin Gaethje had a chilling warning for Ilia Topuria. “The Highlight” vowed to put everything on the line, promising to throw “missiles” on June 14 and knock out the reigning UFC lightweight champion.
This could very well be Gaethje’s last fight if he fails to get his hand raised, but he has no hesitation in risking it all for a chance to capture the undisputed title. He said:
Source: LowKickMMA.com
