Overview
- Arman Tsarukyan tried to jump a barrier toward Namo Fazil at MVP MMA’s Rousey–Carano card on Saturday at the Intuit Dome, following Fazil’s prelim win and on‑mic callout.
- Security stopped the in‑arena lunge and later escorted Tsarukyan out after a second backstage confrontation captured in viral videos shared by MVP and other outlets.
- Dana White has named Tsarukyan the official backup for the June 14 lightweight unification between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje, a role Tsarukyan said is confirmed despite no signed contract yet.
- Tsarukyan said the backup duty "always sucks" because he must cut weight and prepare without a guaranteed fight, though he is training for a short‑notice call.
- Fazil said he will compete on Dana White’s Contender Series on August 12 after the exposure, while Tsarukyan stays active outside the UFC with RAF matches on May 30 and June 13.