Arman Tsarukyan calls Ilia Topuria 'not a man' over grooming habits

Lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan made unusual comments about featherweight champion Ilia Topuria, calling him "not a man" based on personal grooming choices. Specifically, Tsarukyan stated that Topuria shaves his buttocks while he does not, implying this makes him more masculine. The comment appears to be part of ongoing social media banter between the two fighters. This follows Tsarukyan's earlier reposting of a fan meme involving Topuria. The nature of the rivalry between the two fighters appears to be escalating through social media exchanges, though no official fight has been announced between them.