Arman Tsarukyan wants to fight Topuria if Gaethje withdraws

Arman Tsarukyan stated he would like to step in and fight Ilia Topuria if Justin Gaethje were to withdraw from a scheduled bout. Tsarukyan declared his goal is to 'kick Topuria out of the UFC.' He also announced he will not stop until he achieves at least five UFC title defenses. Merab Dvalishvili commented that he has no issues with Dagestani fighters except Umar Nurmagomedov, emphasizing healthy competition among Caucasian fighters. Topuria, who recently updated his chest tattoo, responded with harsh criticism of Tsarukyan, calling him stupid and claiming he would break his jaw in the first round. Other news included Benoit Saint-Denis announcing a fight with Paddy Pimblett and Bogdan Guskov declining a fight with Baranyevsky.