But, another fight is (still) looming in the background.
Still, the door may not be completely shut.
“If they call me tomorrow and tell me Justin is injured, I will fight Arman, no problem,” Topuria said in a recent interview. “I go wherever, whenever. I’m ready for whoever.”
That said, don’t expect any respect between the two.
“I’m really impressed by how dumb he is,” Topuria said. “He’s a retard. He looks like a kid with his mentality. He’s dumb as f—k. Everything I see about him on the internet is embarrassing. F—k Arman. Who cares about him?
“I don’t like when people play pretend that they’re rich and show all that money,” Topuria added. “It’s like, bro, you’re not even rich. You’re that poor that the only thing you have is money, and you’re spending your father’s money—not even yours. He’s a f—king kid.”
But, if the fight does happen, the champion made his intentions clear.
“He’s not on my level,” Topuria said. “If we cross paths, I’m going to break his jaw in the first round. What is he going to do—take me down? Bro, please. Listen to me. Calm down, do your thing — go to those wrestling tournaments, do your streams, and when that moment arrives, just make sure to show up, and I’m going to do the rest.
“Little weasel,” he finished.
Whether it’s frustration over constant callouts or personal dislike, the tension is undeniable.
One thing is certain: this fight must happen, whether it’s later this year or sometime in 2027.
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