Tsarukyan targets Topuria, Merab discusses Dagestani fighters, Topuria fires back

Arman Tsarukyan stated he hopes Justin Gaethje pulls out so he can fight Ilia Topuria and remove him from the UFC, adding he won't stop until he has at least five title defenses. Merab Dvalishvili clarified he has no issues with Dagestani fighters except Umar Nurmagomedov, emphasizing healthy competition among fighters from Armenia, Georgia, Chechnya, and Dagestan. Topuria responded by insulting Tsarukyan's intelligence and wealth, claiming Tsarukyan spends his father's money and threatening to break his jaw in the first round if they meet. The post also notes Tsarukyan discussed a potential Volkanovski bout and Chimaev's prospects, while Demetrious Johnson predicted Chimaev would defeat Sean O'Malley. Benoit Saint-Denis announced a matchup with Paddy Pimblett by posting roast beef on social media, and Bogdan Guskov declined a fight with Baraniewski.