Tsarukyan, Dvalishvili, Topuria exchange comments on rivalries and goals

A compilation of recent fighter statements reveals ongoing tensions and ambitions in multiple UFC divisions. Arman Tsarukyan stated he wants to fight Ilia Topuria if Justin Gaethje withdraws and aims for at least five title defenses. Merab Dvalishvili said he has no problems with Dagestani fighters except Umar Nurmagomedov, emphasizing healthy competition between fighters from Armenia, Georgia, Chechnya, and Dagestan. Topuria delivered harsh criticism of Tsarukyan, calling him unintelligent and claiming he would break his jaw in the first round. Additional notes include Tsarukyan discussing a potential Volkanovski bout, Demetrious Johnson predicting Khamzat Chimaev over Sean Strickland, Benoit Saint-Denis announcing a fight with Paddy Pimblett, and Bogdan Guskov declining a fight with Baraniewicz.