Arman Tsarukyan made a provocative statement about Ilia Topuria, calling him "not a man" based on personal grooming practices. According to Tsarukyan, the reason for this comment is that "he shaves his butt, and I don't." The brief post provides no additional context for why Tsarukyan made these comments or whether they were part of a larger exchange between the two fighters. The statement appears to be intended as a humorous or provocative jab at the featherweight champion.
Arman Tsarukyan took a peculiar shot at Ilia Topuria on social media, declaring the featherweight champion "not a man" — and the reasoning he offered was as unexpected as it was blunt. Tsarukyan's stated basis for the insult: "he shaves his butt, and I don't."
Tsarukyan, known as "Ahalkalakets," enters any potential matchup as the number-one ranked lightweight in the UFC. The 29-year-old Russian trains out of American Top Team and carries a 23-3 record. He is a relentless pressure fighter, averaging 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes alongside a 50 percent striking accuracy and 3.85 significant strikes landed per minute. His reach of 72 inches — or 183 centimeters — gives him a notable physical edge in most matchups.
Topuria, meanwhile, holds the number-two lightweight ranking and sits atop the pound-for-pound rankings at number one. The 29-year-old Spaniard, who fights out of Climent Club under the nickname "El Matador," owns a 17-1 record. He lands 4.81 significant strikes per minute with 48 percent accuracy and adds nearly two takedowns per 15 minutes to his arsenal, making him a threat across all phases.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan is the top-ranked lightweight contender, and Topuria is ranked second in the division, making a future matchup a legitimate title picture conversation.
- The two share identical height at five-foot-seven, though Tsarukyan holds a three-inch reach advantage at 72 inches versus Topuria's 69 inches.
- No additional context was provided for the comments, leaving it unclear whether this was part of a larger back-and-forth or simply an unprompted jab.
