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Topuria Calls Tsarukyan 'Dumb' Ahead of Title Defense

4/22/2026

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Ilia Topuria, UFC lightweight champion, called Arman Tsarukyan, a title contender, 'dumb' and a 'little weasel' ahead of his title defense against Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250.
Topuria said he is open to facing Tsarukyan if required.
Arman Tsarukyan's reputation has suffered due to controversies, including withdrawing from a title fight and outside-Octagon altercations.
Tsarukyan has tried to rebuild his image on social media, but Topuria remains unimpressed.

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Ilia Topuria, UFC lightweight champion, called Arman Tsarukyan, a title contender, 'dumb' and a 'little weasel' ahead of his title defense against Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250.
Topuria said he is open to facing Tsarukyan if required.
Arman Tsarukyan's reputation has suffered due to controversies, including withdrawing from a title fight and outside-Octagon altercations.
Tsarukyan has tried to rebuild his image on social media, but Topuria remains unimpressed.