Tsarukyan questions Topuria's masculinity over grooming habits

Arman Tsarukyan made controversial comments about Ilia Topuria, declaring the featherweight champion is "not a man" based on personal grooming choices. Tsarukyan's reasoning was that Topuria shaves certain body areas while Tsarukyan does not. The comment appears designed to provoke a response or generate attention rather than make a serious athletic critique. This represents the latest verbal exchange in what has become an ongoing rivalry or tension between the two fighters, both of whom compete in the UFC.