Arman Tsarukyan
Justin Gaethje
Conversation History
“Even if it's 10 days before or 5 days, I'll be accepting the fight. I'll have my weight checked and be in shape. I'll train, spar and i'll try not to get injured when I'm sparring. But i will push myself”
– via ACBJJ, confirming his intention to serve as the official backup for the interim lightweight title fight between Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje at UFC 324
“From my perspective, that was more of him trying to go against paddy rather than help me. i'm not gonna go and start making drastic changes in my training camps. Arman would be a great training partner, but ultimately i might have to fight him one day, so i think that'd be not smart”
– via Submission Radio, commenting on Arman Tsarukyan's offer to help him train against Paddy Pimblett, stating that he believes Tsarukyan's motivation was primarily anti Pimblett, and declining the offer because he may have to fight Tsarukyan himself in the future
“I think this is UFC game plan, not family issues. They want to make Paddy Pimblett a star, bring him to fight for the title with Topuria as a bigger name. They know I could beat everybody. Paddy is easy work, Justin is easy work, Ilia easy work.”
– via ESPN, claiming that Ilia Topuria's break is part of a UFC plan to elevate Paddy Pimblett, and stating his confidence in beating all three lightweights( Paddy,Ilia and Justin).
“I hope Justin [is] not going to drink, party, and going to dedicate himself [and] be focused. It's his last chance in this life... This is his chance and the end of his career. Win the interim title, fight for the real title and then retire. That's the best for him. And Justin, if you need help, let me know. I'll fly! I'll fly to you and help you.”
– via ESPN MMA, offering to help Justin Gaethje prepare while criticizing Paddy Pimblett's popularity as the reason for his title opportunity.
“Gaethje knows he could lose to me that's why he said no to fight me”
– Via Ariel Helwani YT Channel
“honestly, both[Justin Gaethje and Dan Hooker] of them are easy money for me.”
– Via Ariel Helwani YT Channel