Ilia Topuria exudes confidence, downplays Tsarukyan, and clinches an easy UFC victory: 'I'll break om***'

Topuria promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC

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Se Arman Tsarukyan attacks from one side, Ilia Topuria He doesn't let the other get away with anything. The lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg) prepares to face... Justin gaethje No. UFC White HouseThe event is scheduled to take place on June 14th in Washington (USA), but he shows he knows how to promote himself by continuing to intensify his rivalry with the Armenian. Aware that he is a special athlete, the Georgian tried to downplay the quality of his rival.

During his appearance on 'The Ariel Helwani Show', Topuria didn't seem impressed by Tsarukyan's current success both inside and outside the UFC. The Armenian is ranked second in the division, is riding a five-fight winning streak, is unstoppable in grappling, and is at the peak of his popularity due to his social media presence and partnerships with influencers.

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Even so, Topuria disagrees with many who point to 'Ahalkalakets' as the ideal fighter to beat him. So much so that, when projecting a possible superfight against Tsarukyan, the lightweight champion stated that he would easily and brutally defeat him. And the Georgian's confidence is understandable, as he impresses with his quality and power in boxing, having previously emerged in MMA with a background in wrestling and jiu-jitsu.

“He’s not on my level. If we cross paths, I’ll break his jaw in the first round. What’s he going to do? Try to take me down? Damn it, please. Listen to me, calm down, do your job, participate in wrestling tournaments, do your live streams, but when the time comes, just make sure you show up. I’ll take care of the rest, you little shit,” said the UFC champion.

Topuria fighters in MMA

Ilia TopuriaThe 29-year-old has already made his mark in the UFC and is an MMA legend. The Georgian began his career in the sport in 2015, debuted in its biggest company in 2020, and became featherweight champion (up to 65,8 kg) in 2024 and lightweight champion in 2025.

In this discipline, 'El Matador' remains undefeated with 17 wins, 15 of which were by stoppage (eight by submission and seven by knockout). His main victories were against Alexander Volkanovsky, Bryce mitchell, Charles of the Bronx, Max Holloway e Youssef Zalal.