Topuria calls Tsarukyan 'incredibly stupid,' threatens first-round knockout

Ilia Topuria launched a harsh verbal attack on Arman Tsarukyan, calling him "incredibly stupid" and a "complete idiot." Topuria expressed disappointment in Paddy Pimblett's performance against Justin Gaethje, saying he knew Pimblett was poor but didn't realize how much. The featherweight champion stated that if he moves to welterweight to fight Islam Makhachev, he won't be stripped of his lightweight title as he plans to continue defending it. Topuria also claimed he would break Tsarukyan's jaw in the first round if they fought, dismissing him as not being on his level. Meanwhile, Magomed Ankalaev's team called out Khalil Rountree, offering a striking masterclass.