Tsarukyan targets Topuria, Merab discusses Umar, Topuria fires back at Arman

Arman Tsarukyan stated he wants Ilia Topuria to lose so he can fight 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. Ilia Topuria responded harshly to Arman, calling him stupid and promising to break his jaw in the first round if they meet. Additionally, Demetrious Johnson predicted a dominant Khamzat Chimaev victory over Sean Strickland, and Benoit Saint-Denis announced a fight with Paddy Pimblett by posting roast beef on social media. Bogdan Guskov declined a fight with Baranievsky.