Ilia topuria reacted after Arman Tsarukyan called him out in UFC Qatar.
Aleksandre Topuria’s brother, the UFC lightweight champ, won in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday.
Arman Tsarukyan, the top 155lb competitor, defeated Dan Hooker later that evening in the UFC Qatar main match.
Post-fight, he accused Ilia Topuria of ‘running’ as he called for his overdue shot at the 155lb title.
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Ilia Topuria reacts to Arman Tsarukyan’s accusation
On Sunday morning, Ilia Topuria shared his response to being accused of ‘running’ from a fight.
The 28 year old shared footage from a meeting he had with Arman Tsarukyan.
It shows him touching Tsarukyan’s face during a seemingly friendly backstage exchange.
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“Arman, every time we see each other in person, you freeze up like a scared duck with no idea what to do,”Topuria tweeted.
“You know I handle you however I want. I fight anyone the UFC wants me to.
“And remember I slapped you and you just laughed, then you go around acting like a gangster.
“So keep going, you’re on the right path… just a few levels below me, kid.”
Arman, whenever we meet in person, you freeze up and have no clue what to do. You know that I can handle you any way I choose. I fight whomever the UFC decides. Remember I slapped and you laughed. Then you act like a gangster. So keep… pic.twitter.com/1O9S3PKOU1— Ilia Topuria (@Topuriailia) November 23, 2025
2025-11-23 14:04:26
