Arman Tsarukyan says goal is to kick Topuria out of UFC

In a series of heated statements, lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan declared his goal is to fight Ilia Topuria and "kick him out of the UFC." Tsarukyan also stated he will only stop competing once he has defended the UFC title at least five times. In response, Topuria updated his chest tattoo and called Tsarukyan "incredibly stupid" and other insults, claiming he would break his jaw in the first round if they met in the octagon. Meanwhile, Merab Dvalishvili commented on relations between fighters from different Caucasus regions, stating he has no problems with Dagestani fighters except Umar Nurmagomedov, whom he dislikes personally. Other news in the update included Benoit Saint-Denis posting roast beef on social media as an apparent callout to Paddy Pimblett, and Bogdan Guskov declining a fight with an opponent.