Arman Tsarukyan targets Topuria, Merab discusses Caucasus relations

In a compilation of recent fighter statements, Arman Tsarukyan expressed his desire for Justin Gaethje to withdraw so he could fight and "kick Topuria out of the UFC," declaring this his goal and that he won't stop until he has at least five UFC title defenses. Merab Dvalishvili stated he has no problems with Dagestani fighters except Umar Nurmagomedov, whom he dislikes, while emphasizing that fighters from Armenia, Georgia, Chechnya, and Dagestan are all hardworking and engage in healthy competition. Topuria updated his chest tattoo and launched a profanity-laced attack on Tsarukyan, calling him stupid and claiming he would break his jaw in the first round if they fought. Additional news includes Benoit Saint-Denis seemingly calling out Paddy Pimblett by posting roast beef (an English dish) on social media, and Bogdan Guskov declining a fight with an unnamed opponent.