Arman Tsarukyan targets Topuria, wants minimum 5 title defenses

Arman Tsarukyan stated he hopes Justin Gaethje pulls out so he can fight Ilia Topuria and "throw him out of the UFC," calling it his goal. Tsarukyan declared he will only stop when he has at least five UFC title defenses. Meanwhile, Merab Dvalishvili addressed regional tensions, saying he has no problems with Dagestani fighters except Umar Nurmagomedov, emphasizing healthy competition among fighters from Armenia, Georgia, Chechnya, and Dagestan. Topuria responded to Tsarukyan with harsh words, calling him "stupid" and claiming he would break Tsarukyan's jaw in the first round if they meet. Additional updates include Benoit Saint-Denis announcing a fight with Paddy Pimblett via social media and Bogdan Guskov declining a bout with Baranievski.