Tsarukyan targets Topuria, Dvalishvili discusses regional relations, updates

In a news roundup, Arman Tsarukyan stated he wants Justin Gaethje to withdraw so he can fight and "throw Ilia Topuria out of the 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. Ilia Topuria, who recently updated his chest tattoo, made harsh comments about Tsarukyan. Additional updates include Tsarukyan discussing a potential Volkanovski bout and Khamzat Chimaev's prospects, Demetrious Johnson predicting Chimaev over Sean, Benoit Saint-Denis announcing a fight with Paddy Pimblett via social media, and Bogdan Guskov declining a bout with Baranievski.