Arman Tsarukyan Plans to Be Backup for Gaethje vs. Pimblett Fight at UFC 324

The top-ranked UFC lightweight, **Arman Tsarukyan**, has expressed his intention to be a backup for the fight between American fighter **Justin Gaethje** and British representative **Paddy Pimblett**. The athletes are set to face off at UFC 324 at the end of January 2026.

«I will unofficially serve as the backup for the Gaethje vs. Pimblett fight. I plan to approach my weight cut carefully. If I’m needed, I’ll be there. I need to stay in shape, prepare, and avoid injuries. After the New Year, I will fly to the United States and be on standby,» Tsarukyan told Championship correspondent Maxim Yakovlev.

**Arman Tsarukyan competes against Olympic champion Sidakov:**