Multiple fighters trade verbal shots in social media exchanges

Several fighters engaged in verbal exchanges covering multiple storylines. Arman Tsarukyan stated he wants Justin Gaethje to miss weight so he can fight Ilia Topuria and "kick him out of the UFC," adding he won't stop until he has at least five title defenses. Merab Dvalishvili said he has no problems with Dagestani fighters except Umar Nurmagomedov, emphasizing healthy competition among fighters from Armenia, Georgia, Chechnya, and Dagestan. Topuria, who updated his chest tattoo, called Tsarukyan "incredibly stupid" and "a complete downie," claiming Tsarukyan spends his father's money and threatening to break his jaw in the first round if they fight. Additional notes mentioned Tsarukyan discussing a potential Volkanovski fight, predictions about Chimaev vs O'Malley, Benoit Saint-Denis posting a roast beef image suggesting a fight with Paddy Pimblett, and Bogdan Guskov declining a fight with Baraniewski.