Tensions are ramping up between Justin Gaethje and Arman Tsarukyan ahead of a potential lightweight title clash.
Justin Gaethje pulled off one of the greatest upsets in UFC history when he defeated Ilia Topuria by TKO (corner stoppage) earlier this month at UFC Freedom 250. After two previously failed attempts at winning undisputed gold, Gaethje added an undisputed title to his legendary resume and handed Topuria his first career loss.
Gaethje teased potentially retiring in his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, although he has since pivoted on that stance. If Gaethje opts to defend his lightweight belt, top contender Arman Tsarukyan will most likely be his opponent.
One of Tsarukyan’s friends recently bet $1 million on Gaethje to win at UFC Freedom 250, prompting Tsarukyan to offer to buy Gaethje a truck for the historic performance. But Gaethje didn’t exactly take kindly to the lightweight star’s generosity.
Arman Tsarukyan heated after Justin Gaethje declined the post-fight truck offer
In a recent appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, Gaethje shut down Tsarukyan’s offer.
“I’m not taking this truck from f—— Arman, absolutely no way,” Gaethje responded to Tsarukyan.
“I’m not going to ride around in a f—— truck that a dude bought for me every day.”
After Gaethje’s comments went viral, Tsarukyan issued a brutal reply on Nina Drama’s Kick live stream.
Arman Tsarukyan is PISSED Justin Gaethje doesn’t want the truck 😳
“The car was ready. What the f*ck, bro? If you don’t want it, f*ck you!
I can’t wait to whoop your ass. Why are you such an asshole? F*cking bitch. Bullsh*t guy.” https://t.co/P3BNfSpb4X pic.twitter.com/6Hb4XX6zKX
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) June 21, 2026
“F— it, Justin, we’re not going to give it to him, and he doesn’t deserve it,” Tsarukyan said of Gaethje.
“I watched the video and I was shocked – if you don’t want it, f— you! They already gave me it so I have to give it away, but for sure I’m going to give it to one of my followers…I’m going to f— him up in the fight, can’t wait. If you don’t want it and you’re not going to drive it, f— you. Say ‘Thank You’ instead of being rude, like what the f—?
“F— you, Justin. Can’t wait to whoop your a–,” Tsarukyan continued. “Why are you such an a——? F—— b—-. B——- guy.”
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