Arman Tsarukyan and Ilia Topuria exchange heated words; Benoit plans Pimblett fight

Arman Tsarukyan stated he wants Ilia Topuria's fight with Max Holloway to fall through so he can fight and "kick Topuria out of the UFC," vowing not to stop until he has at least five title defenses. Topuria responded harshly, calling Arman "stupid" and saying he would break his jaw in the first round. Meanwhile, Merab Dvalishvili clarified he has no issues with Dagestani fighters except Umar Nurmagomedov, whom he dislikes personally. Benoit Saint-Denis announced a fight with Paddy Pimblett by posting a roast beef image on social media. Demetrious Johnson predicted a dominant victory for Khamzat Chimaev over Sean Strickland, and Bogdan Guskov declined a fight with Baranieviski.