Arman Tsarukyan stated he wants Ilia Topuria's opponent Gaethe to withdraw so he can fight Topuria and "throw him out of the UFC," aiming for at least five title defenses. Topuria responded harshly, calling Tsarukyan "incredibly stupid" and "a fucking child" who spends his father's money, vowing to break Tsarukyan's jaw in the first round if they meet. Merab Dvalishvili commented on regional rivalries, stating he has no issues with Dagestani fighters except Umar Nurmagomedov, and emphasized healthy competition among fighters from Armenia, Georgia, Chechnya, and Dagestan. The exchange highlights escalating tensions in the lightweight and featherweight divisions.
