“If you want to know a real slap, I’ll be happy to show you.” Tsarukyan responded to Topuria’s words

UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria from Spain and the number one in the division, Russian Arman Tsarukyan, exchanged harsh messages on the social network X.

On November 22, in the main fight of the UFC Fight Night 265 tournament in Doha, Tsarukyan defeated New Zealander Dan Hooker by choke in the second round. After the victory, Tsarukyan challenged Topuria to a fight.

On Sunday, Topuria published a video where he communicates with Tsarukyan, and at the end of the video he touches his face.

“Armand, every time we see each other in person, you freeze like a frightened duck and don’t know what to do.” You know I will treat you the way I want. I will fight whoever the UFC chooses. And remember how I slapped you in the face and you just laughed. And then you continued to act like a gangster. So keep up the good work, you are on the right track. Just a few levels below me, kid,” Topuria wrote.

After some time, Tsarukyan responded to his opponent’s post.

– Bro, you touched my neck like we were taking a family photo, and now on the Internet you call it a slap? The clip is clear – your insecurities are visible even more clearly. I don’t need to be tough on social media, my job is inside the cage. If you want to know what a real slap feels like, I’d be happy to show you. See you soon, El Pato (duck in Spanish – Ed.), says the Russian’s message.

The 29-year-old Tsarukyan has 23 victories and three defeats in MMA. 28-year-old Topuria won 17 victories.

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