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Ilia Topuria He is the UFC lightweight champion. Photo: Instagram / UFC
Forgotten by the UFC, Arman Tsarukyan found a new way to get attention from Ilia Topuria and try to make a fight for the lightweight belt (up to 70,3kg) viable. Recently, the Spanish champion became the center of attention among fans when he announced that he is selling your mansion Amidst divorce proceedings with his ex-wife, a situation that inspired a bold idea from his Armenian rival.
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In a social media post, Tsarukyan, who is known for already being a millionaire before even joining the UFC, promised to buy the house of Ilia Topuria if the champion agreed to face him in the next round.
"I'll buy your house if you agree to fight me next time," he wrote. Arman Tsarukyan.
I'll buy your house if you agree to fight me next @Topuriailia https://t.co/AzxMueFZuR
— Arman Tsarukyan UFC (@ArmanUfc) January 28, 2026
Ilia Topuria sells mansion amid legal battle with ex-wife.
According to information from the Infobae website, Ilia Topuria He put his mansion, valued at US$3,5 million (approximately R$17,5 million), up for sale. The property was shared with his ex-wife and is located in one of the most luxurious areas of Madrid, also serving as a base for part of the lightweight champion's (up to 70,3kg) training.
According to the Spanish publication, the residence boasts high-end amenities, including a private gym, spa, 24-hour security, and a garage with space for six vehicles.
Ilia Topuria wins legal battle against ex-wife.
Ilia Topuria and Giorgina Uzcategui at a UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/X
According to the Spanish newspaper Marca, the court ruled in favor of Ilia Topuria by rejecting all requests made by Giorgina to travel with the couple's daughter from Spain to Miami.
The judge also dismissed the argument presented by the ex-wife, who claimed the need to leave the country due to alleged online harassment. The decision highlighted that the airline tickets had already been purchased 12 days before Topuria's public statement, which subsequently gained significant media attention.
According to Marca, the lightweight champion went about four months without seeing his daughter, a period which, according to the court, occurred due to the mother's decision to prevent contact between father and daughter.
Ilia Topuria's UFC Future
With Ilia Topuria Unable to compete, the UFC opted to follow the division's schedule and announced the fight between Paddy Pimblett e Justin gaethje as the main fight of UFC 324, valid for the interim lightweight title (up to 70,3kg). The duel took place on January 24th, with the American winning after an intense five-round battle.
The expectation now is that Ilia Topuria in front Justin gaethje in the fight to unify the linear belt in the category, on a date yet to be determined.
Arman Tsarukyan is dropped by the UFC.
Ilia Topuria is a rival Arman Tsarukyan. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage
After Islam makhachev After relinquishing his lightweight title and confirming his move up to welterweight (up to 77kg), Tsarukyan, then ranked number one, ended up being forgotten by the organization. The situation worsened when Ilia Topuria He was chosen to compete for the vacant title against Charles of the Bronx No. UFC 317, in June 2025. On that occasion, the Armenian acted as a reserve and watched from the front row as the Spaniard knocked out the Brazilian.
Months after winning the belt, Topuria announced a break from his career, and once again, Tsarukyan was left out of the plans. With the champion sidelined, the UFC decided to create an interim title and scheduled... Justin gaethje e Paddy Pimblett to lead the UFC 324With the American's victory, the Armenian will have to watch the Spaniard face another fighter once again while he awaits his title shot.
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