Topuria calls Tsarukyan 'incredibly stupid,' promises to break his jaw

In a news roundup, several fighters made noteworthy statements. Arman Tsarukyan stated he wants Justin Gaethje to drop out so he can fight Ilia Topuria and "kick him out of the UFC," adding he won't stop until he has at least five title defenses. Merab Dvalishvili said he has no problems with Dagestani fighters except Umar Nurmagomedov, emphasizing healthy competition between fighters from Armenia, Georgia, Chechnya, and Dagestan. Topuria responded harshly to Tsarukyan, calling him "incredibly stupid" and a "complete idiot," claiming Tsarukyan spends his father's money rather than his own and promising to break his jaw in the first round if they meet. Additionally, Benoit Saint-Denis announced a fight with Paddy Pimblett by posting roast beef (an English dish) on social media, and Bogdan Guskov declined a fight with Baranyevski.