Arman Tsarukyan wants Topuria fight, says he won't stop until 5 title defenses

Arman Tsarukyan stated he would like to face Ilia Topuria if Justin Gaethje withdraws, claiming he wants to "throw Topuria out of the UFC." The Armenian fighter declared he won't stop until he achieves at least five UFC title defenses. Meanwhile, Merab Dvalishvili said he has no issues with Dagestani fighters except Umar Nurmagomedov, emphasizing that fighters from Armenia, Georgia, Chechnya, and Dagestan are hardworking and share healthy competition. Topuria responded aggressively to Tsarukyan's comments, calling him unintelligent and saying he would break his jaw in the first round if they fought. Additionally, Benoit Saint-Denis announced a fight with Paddy Pimblett by posting a roast beef image on social media, and Bogdan Guskov declined a fight with Baranievski.