Arman Tsarukyan targets Topuria, Merab addresses rivalries, Benoit vs Pimblett

In a compilation of recent fighter statements, Arman Tsarukyan declared he wants Justin Gaethje to withdraw so he can fight and 'kick Topuria out of UFC,' vowing to continue until he has at least five title defenses. Merab Dvalishvili clarified he has no issues with Dagestani fighters except Umar Nurmagomedov, emphasizing healthy competition among fighters from Armenia, Georgia, Chechnya, and Dagestan. Topuria, who recently updated his chest tattoo, fired back at Tsarukyan with harsh insults, calling him unintelligent and threatening 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, while Bogdan Guskov declined a fight with Bartosz Baraniewski.