Arman Tsarukyan called Ilia Topuria "not a man" in a recent statement, citing an unusual reason for the insult. According to Tsarukyan, the basis for his comment is that "he shaves his butt, and I don't." The remark appears to be part of ongoing verbal exchanges between the two fighters. The context and setting of Tsarukyan's statement were not specified in the post. This adds to the social media rivalry between the lightweight and featherweight contenders.
Arman Tsarukyan took aim at Ilia Topuria with one of the more unconventional insults the sport has seen, publicly declaring that Topuria is "not a man" — and grounding that claim in a remark about personal grooming habits. Tsarukyan stated plainly that "he shaves his butt, and I don't," framing the comment as his reasoning for the slight. The context and setting of the statement were not specified.
Tsarukyan, 29, carries a 23-3-0 record and holds the number-one lightweight ranking. The Russian fighter, who trains out of American Top Team, stands five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach and has built his reputation on relentless grappling pressure, averaging 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes at 50 percent striking accuracy.
Topuria, also 29 and ranked second at lightweight, enters as the sport's current pound-for-pound number-one fighter. The Spain-based Georgian carries a 17-1-0 record and brings sharp offensive output to every appearance, landing 4.81 significant strikes per minute. Standing five-foot-seven with a 69-inch reach, he operates out of an orthodox stance for Climent Club.
Why it matters
- Both men sit at the top of the lightweight division, making any exchange between them relevant to the title picture.
- Tsarukyan holds the division's top ranking while Topuria sits just behind him at number two, meaning a matchup would have immediate championship implications.
- The verbal back-and-forth adds another layer to what is already a high-profile lightweight rivalry, even if this particular salvo leaned more absurdist than athletic.
