Arman Tsarukyan Targets Topuria, Merab Dvalishvili Criticizes Umar Nurmagomedov

In a series of fighter statements, Arman Tsarukyan declared he wants Ilia Topuria to lose so he can fight and "kick him out of the UFC," adding that he will only stop when he has at least five title defenses. Meanwhile, Merab Dvalishvili clarified he has no problems with Dagestani fighters except for Umar Nurmagomedov, stating "I just don't like this guy" while emphasizing that Armenians, Georgians, Chechens, and Dagestanis are hardworking people who maintain healthy competition. Topuria responded to Tsarukyan with harsh words, calling him "incredibly stupid" and a "fucking child" who spends his father's money rather than his own, predicting he would break Tsarukyan's jaw in the first round if they fought. Additionally, Benoit Saint-Denis appeared to announce a fight with Paddy Pimblett by posting roast beef (an English dish) on social media, while Bogdan Guskov declined a fight with an unnamed opponent.