Former UFC champion chooses fighter to give Ilia Topuria a hard time.

Topuria is the UFC lightweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/iliatopuria

Out of action indefinitely for solving personal problems, Ilia Topuria He will watch on television the duels that will determine his next opponent for the lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg). In this context, even though names like Paddy Pimblett, Justin gaethje e Max Holloway Fight for the position. Arman Tsarukyan He stands out as one of the athletes who, in theory, presents the greatest challenge for the Georgian/Spanish player.

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This is an opinion shared by Luke RockholdIn an interview with 'Submission Radio' last Monday (22), the former UFC middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg) highlighted how the ability in grapple Possessed by the Armenian, it may represent a confrontation with Topuria.

“Arman is definitely going to be a problem for Ilia. His wrestling is legitimate, his grappling is legitimate. We’re going to see how good Ilia is on the ground in that space, because Ilia is good, but Arman is elite,” the American stated.

Luke Rockhold believes Arman's elite grappling will test Ilia on the ground 👀🔥

"Arman is gonna be a problem for Ilia for sure. His wrestling is legit, his grappling is legit. We really get to see how good Ilia is on the ground in that space because Ilia is good, but Arman is... pic.twitter.com/cEAht4F2YE

— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) December 23, 2025

Left out of the selection of title challengers, Tsarukyan has been using his free time to take on challenges. submissionRecently, he beat names like Patricky Pitbull and Benson Henderson, in addition to having another fight scheduled with Shara Bullett.

Ilia Topuria is undefeated in MMA

Ilia Topuria In a boxing ring. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.

At just 28 years old, Ilia Topuria He is one of the most popular names in MMA. The Georgian/Spanish fighter has 17 professional wins, only two of which were by decision. His knockouts against [opponent's name] stand out in his career. Alexander Volkanovsky, Max Holloway e Charles of the Bronx.