Tsarukyan targets Topuria, Merab discusses Dagestani fighters, Costa called out

Arman Tsarukyan stated he wants Ilia Topuria's opponent Gaethje to pull out so he can fight Topuria and eliminate him from UFC, adding he won't stop until he has at least five title defenses. Topuria fired back harshly, calling Arman unintelligent and threatening to break his jaw in the first round if they meet. Merab Dvalishvili said he has no issues with Dagestani fighters except Umar Nurmagomedov. Benoit Saint-Denis announced a fight with Paddy Pimblett by posting roast beef on social media. Bogdan Guskov declined a fight with Baranievski. Demetrious Johnson predicted a decisive Chimaev victory over O'Malley.