Tsarukyan targets Topuria, Merab discusses Dagestani fighters, Topuria fires back

Arman Tsarukyan has stated he wants Justin Gaethje to withdraw so he can fight Ilia Topuria and "throw him out of the UFC," adding that 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, whom he dislikes, and emphasized that fighters from Armenia, Georgia, Chechnya, and Dagestan are hardworking and have healthy competition. Ilia Topuria responded aggressively to Tsarukyan, calling him "incredibly stupid" and saying he would break his jaw in the first round if they fought. The post also mentioned Benoit Saint-Denis announcing a bout with Paddy Pimblett and Bogdan Guskov declining a fight with Baraniewicz.