Arman Tsarukyan targets Topuria, Makhachev promises five title defenses

In a series of recent interviews, several top fighters shared their ambitions and opinions. Arman Tsarukyan stated he wants Justin Gaethje to withdraw so he can fight Ilia Topuria and remove him from the UFC, calling it his goal. Tsarukyan added he will only stop after achieving at least five UFC title defenses. Merab Dvalishvili addressed tensions with Dagestani fighters, stating he has no problems with them except Umar Nurmagomedov, whom he simply dislikes, while emphasizing healthy competition among Armenian, Georgian, Chechen, and Dagestani fighters. Topuria, who recently updated his chest tattoo, responded aggressively to Tsarukyan, calling him stupid and claiming he spends his father's money, threatening to break his jaw in the first round if they fight. Additional news included Dvalishvili discussing a potential Volkanovski matchup, Benoit Saint-Denis announcing a fight with Paddy Pimblett by posting roast beef on social media, and Bogdan Guskov declining a fight with Baraniewski.