Ilia Topuria has expressed doubt about Arman Tsarukyan's chances against him, with some outlets reporting that Topuria made disparaging comments about Tsarukyan. Tsarukyan has responded, dismissing Topuria's claims and making comments about other fighters, including Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev. The exchange suggests a disagreement between Topuria and Tsarukyan, with other figures in the mixed martial arts world also weighing in.