Arman Tsarukyan made an unusual comment about Ilia Topuria, calling him 'not a man' based on personal grooming differences. According to the post, Tsarukyan's reasoning was that Topuria shaves his buttocks while Tsarukyan does not. The post appears to be highlighting the bizarre nature of this personal attack between the two fighters. No context is provided for why Tsarukyan made this specific comment or whether it relates to any ongoing rivalry or upcoming fight between them.
Arman Tsarukyan has taken aim at Ilia Topuria in one of the more unusual personal attacks the lightweight division has seen, publicly declaring that Topuria is "not a man" — with his reasoning rooted entirely in a difference in personal grooming habits. Tsarukyan's specific claim was that Topuria shaves his buttocks, while he himself does not, a distinction the Russian contender apparently considers a matter of masculine principle.
Tsarukyan, known by his nickname "Ahalkalakets," carries a 23-3 record and holds the number-one contender spot at lightweight. The 29-year-old from Russia trains out of American Top Team and brings a physically punishing style to the cage, averaging 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes alongside a striking accuracy of 50 percent. At five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach, he is one of the most complete athletes in the division.
Topuria, meanwhile, sits at number two in the lightweight rankings and holds the pound-for-pound number-one spot, carrying a 17-1 record. The 29-year-old Spaniard known as "El Matador" trains out of Climent Club and operates with a five-foot-seven frame and a 69-inch reach. He lands 4.81 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy and adds 1.96 takedowns per 15 minutes to his threat profile.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan is the top-ranked lightweight contender and Topuria sits at number two, meaning these two are already on a collision course in the division
- The exchange, however unusual, adds a layer of personal animosity that could intensify public interest in a potential matchup
- No official fight announcement between the two has been reported in connection with these comments
