Justin Gaethje's Punching Bag

Arman Tsarukyan, a top lightweight fighter, was ready to step in and fight Justin Gaethje after Dan Hooker had to pull out of UFC 313 due to a hand injury. Tsarukyan was eager to take on the challenge, but Gaethje had other plans. Gaethje wanted to fight Rafael Fiziev, a striker known for his stand-up skills. Tsarukyan was disappointed, but he was not the only one. Mateusz Gamrot, the former BMF champ, also wanted a shot at Gaethje. Tsarukyan was willing to fight at a catchweight, but the UFC did not approve. The UFC had other plans for Gaethje, and Tsarukyan was left waiting for his next fight. Tsarukyan was not the only one who wanted to fight Gaethje. Several fighters were interested in taking on the challenge, but Gaethje had his eyes set on Fiziev. Fiziev and Gaethje had fought before, and Gaethje wanted a rematch. Tsarukyan was disappointed, but he was not the only one. Gamrot was also eager to fight Gaethje, but the UFC had other plans. The UFC had a different plan for Tsarukyan. After missing out on a championship fight and injuring himself before UFC 311, Tsarukyan was denied another title shot upon his return to the Octagon. Dana White, the UFC head honcho, stated that Tsarukyan would not get an immediate title shot upon his return. However, White is open to seeing him climb the ladder to success again. Tsarukyan is ranked #1 in the lightweight division, but White wants him to earn the opportunity to fight Islam Makhachev. Tsarukyan will have to wait for his next fight, but he is eager to get back in the Octagon and prove himself.