Ilia Topuria is a rival Arman Tsarukyan. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage
Arman Tsarukyan answered Ilia TopuriaThe 29-year-old Armenian did not remain silent upon learning of Topuria's recent comments. Ilia criticized Tsarukyan for his actions in 2025 with the UFC, however, Arman responded to the former lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg) of the company.
In a video published by 'Championship Rounds', Ilia Topuria criticized Arman TsarukyanHowever, Tsarukyan, indignant, promptly reposted the video on X, formerly Twitter, responding to the Georgian-Spanish comment.
"You talk about taking time off from fighting to resolve your family problems, but it seems you have plenty of free time for all these interviews. You're a joke, El Panocha," he snapped. Arman Tsarukyan about Ilia Topuria no X, formerly Twitter.
You talking about taking time off from fighting to fix your family issues, but it looks like you have plenty of free time for all these interviews.
You're a joke, El Panocha 🐱 https://t.co/YFDJRRC7t2— Arman Tsarukyan UFC (@ArmanUfc) December 22, 2025
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For your information, the Spanish term 'El Panocha' is equivalent to 'weak,' 'coward,' or 'effeminate' in Brazilian Portuguese. Arman Tsarukyan did indeed intend to offend Ilia Topuria because of their recent actions.
Understand the beef between Ilia Topuria and Arman Tsarukyan
Ilia Topuria poses with two UFC belts after victory against Charles of the Bronx. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.
Ilia Topuria recently attacked Arman Tsarukyan. Ilia had already gotten into trouble with Makhachev and Khabib not long ago.In a video posted on X's 'Championship Rounds' profile, formerly Twitter, Topuria appears criticizing Tsarukyan's behavior in the UFC.
“He (Arman) had the chance to fight for the title and he gave it up. Maybe he needed to change his underwear after making that decision… What he doesn’t understand is that people are investing money to promote him.”
So, when you see someone who supports you, someone you invest money in, and that person reciprocates that investment... would you continue supporting that person?
"That's exactly what (the UFC) is doing. They sat down at the table and you know what they said? 'Screw Arman.' So, Arman, go f*#@$ yourself," he exclaimed. Ilia Topuria on video.
Ilia Topuria went OFF on Arman Tsarukyan and tells him to “f*ck himself” 😳
“He's had his chance to fight for the title and he pulled out. Maybe he had to change his underwear after making that decision…
What he doesn't understand is that people are investing money to promote… pic.twitter.com/yN6Poavtal
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) December 21, 2025
For this reason that Arman Tsarukyan He responded with offensive words to the Georgian-Spanish speaker. To date, Ilia Topuria He did not appear publicly to refute Tsarukyan's comment.
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