Arman Tsarukyan sends Ilia Topuria warning after Josh Hokit clash at UFC press conference

Tsarukyan reacted during Nina Drama’s livestream and joked about the idea of ‘El Matador’ getting into a confrontation with someone far bigger such as Hokit, a rising star heavyweight.

“Topuria, please, don’t talk to heavyweights,” Tsarukyan said, turning the altercation into another jab in their growing rivalry.

He also joked that the Spaniard looked like Pereira’s son due to the size difference, adding another personal layer to the back-and-forth.

The comment fits the tension between them. Tsarukyan has been pushing for his own title chance, while Topuria has repeatedly dismissed his rival’s position.

Ilia Topuria recently mocked Arman Tsarukyan’s backup role

Their latest exchange follows Topuria mocking Tsarukyan after Dana White confirmed him as the official backup for Topuria vs Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250.

White said that if anything happens to the main event, the Armenian contender will step in, keeping him close to the title picture.

Topuria responded by saying ‘Ahalkalakets’ is “always the backup,” which makes Tsarukyan’s new message feel like a direct reply.