Ilia Topuria says he’d put Arman Tsarukyan in ‘pure panic’ mode

Ilia Topuria says Arman Tsarukyan can't handle his striking.

By Farah Hannoun · Yahoo

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 5:10 PM

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Ilia Topuria claimed he would put Arman Tsarukyan in 'pure panic' mode during a potential fight.
Topuria stated that Tsarukyan would be unable to handle his striking inside the Octagon.
The comments arrive amid ongoing discussions regarding Topuria's future bouts against rivals like Paddy Pimblett.

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Ilia Topuria claimed he would put lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan into "pure panic" mode if the two ever met inside the Octagon. Topuria asserted that Tsarukyan would not be able to handle his high-level striking skills during a potential fight.

The comments come as Topuria evaluates possible future matchups in the UFC lightweight division. Alongside discussing Tsarukyan, Topuria has recently exchanged heated words with rival Paddy Pimblett while also pursuing a potential rematch against Justin Gaethje.

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Ilia Topuria says he’d put Arman Tsarukyan in ‘pure panic’ mode

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