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Tensions rose at the UFC Freedom 250 press conference when Josh Hokit made comments about Alex Pereira, leading to his removal. Arman Tsarukyan took the opportunity to mock Ilia Topuria, Pereira's supporter.
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Things became heated during the UFC Freedom 250 press conference after Josh Hokit aimed comments at Alex Pereira.
Ilia Topuria backed Pereira, and the exchange escalated until Hokit was eventually escorted out of the press conference.
That gave Arman Tsarukyan, Topuria’s lightweight rival, an opening to mock the champion, as he never misses an opportunity to do so.
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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.
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.
During the press conference, Josh Hokit made comments about Alex Pereira, which led to a heated exchange and his eventual removal.
Arman Tsarukyan is a lightweight rival of Ilia Topuria, and he mocked Topuria after Hokit was escorted out of the press conference.
Josh Hokit was escorted out after his comments about Alex Pereira escalated tensions during the event.

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