Tsarukyan targets Topuria, Merab discusses Dagestani relations, fighters trade words

Arman Tsarukyan stated he wants Justin Gaethje to withdraw so he can fight Ilia Topuria and "throw him out of the UFC," adding he won't stop until he has at least five UFC title defenses. Merab Dvalishvili clarified he has no issues with Dagestani fighters except Umar Nurmagomedov, stating fighters from Armenia, Georgia, Chechnya and Dagestan are all hardworking and friendly with healthy competition. Topuria responded by calling Tsarukyan stupid and claiming he spends his father's money, threatening to break his jaw in the first round if they fight. Tsarukyan also discussed potential matchups including Alex Volkanovski and predicted Khamzat Chimaev's path forward, while Demetrious Johnson predicted a confident victory for Chimaev over Sean. Additionally, Benoit Saint-Denis appeared to call out Paddy Pimblett by posting roast beef on social media, and Bogdan Guskov reportedly declined a fight with Bartosz Baranievski.