Ilia Topuria Blasts Arman Tsarukyan
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A sharp post-event message from Ilia Topuria reignites tension with Arman Tsarukyan after UFC Qatar, adding new heat to a rivalry that refuses to cool.
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Dan Hooker scoffs at Paddy Pimblett beating Ilia Topuria but likes his chances against UFC lightweight champ
New UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria won the title with a dramatic knockout over Charles Oliveira in June, but hasn’t fought since then. Rumors are swirling that Topuria could be part of the UFC’s plans to launch a new broadcast deal with Paramount at the start of 2026, which means his first defense could come as early as January.