Arman Tsarukyan stated he wants Justin Gaethje to withdraw so he can fight Ilia Topuria and "kick him out of the UFC," vowing not to stop until he has at least five title defenses. Merab Dvalishvili commented that he has no issues with Dagestani fighters except Umar Nurmagomedov, emphasizing healthy competition among fighters from Armenia, Georgia, Chechnya, and Dagestan. Topuria responded aggressively to Tsarukyan, calling him "incredibly stupid" and saying he would "break his jaw in the first round" if they fought. Tsarukyan also discussed a potential bout with Alexander Volkanovski and laid out his perspective on Khamzat Chimaev's near-term prospects. Additionally, Demetrious Johnson predicted a confident victory for Chimaev over Sean O'Malley, and Benoit Saint-Denis appeared to call out Paddy Pimblett by posting roast beef on social media.
