Arman Tsarukyan targets Topuria fight, Merab discusses Dagestani fighters

Arman Tsarukyan stated he wants Justin Gaethje to withdraw from his upcoming fight so he can face Ilia Topuria, saying he wants to kick Topuria out of the UFC. Tsarukyan also declared he will only stop fighting once he has at least five UFC title defenses. Meanwhile, Merab Dvalishvili discussed his relationships with fighters from the Caucasus region, saying he has no problems with Dagestani fighters except Umar Nurmagomedov, whom he simply dislikes. Dvalishvili emphasized that fighters from Armenia, Georgia, Chechnya, and Dagestan are hardworking and mostly friendly, engaging in healthy competition. Topuria responded to Tsarukyan with harsh words, calling him stupid and threatening to break his jaw in the first round if they ever meet in the octagon.