Arman Tsarukyan targets five title defenses, Ilia Topuria fires back at him

Arman Tsarukyan declared he wants to fight Ilia Topuria and remove him from the UFC, and will only stop once he has at least five title defenses. Ilia Topuria responded harshly, calling Arman stupid and saying if they meet in the octagon, he will break his jaw in the first round. Merab Dvalishvili stated he has no issues with Dagestani fighters except Umar Nurmagomedov, emphasizing healthy competition among fighters from Armenia, Georgia, Chechnya, and Dagestan. Demetrious Johnson predicted a confident victory for Khamzat Chimaev over Sean Strickland. Benoit Saint-Denis announced a bout with Paddy Pimblett by posting roast beef on social media. Bogdan Guskov declined a fight with Ivo Baraniewski.