Tsarukyan targeting Topuria, Dvalishvili addresses Nurmagomedov rivalry

Arman Tsarukyan stated he wants Diego Lopes to lose so he can fight Ilia Topuria and "kick him out of the UFC," adding that he won't stop until he has at least five title defenses. Merab Dvalishvili clarified he has no problems with Dagestani fighters except Umar Nurmagomedov, whom he simply doesn't like, emphasizing that Armenia, Georgia, Chechnya, and Dagestan all have hardworking people in healthy competition. Topuria responded by calling Tsarukyan "incredibly stupid" and claiming he would break his jaw in the first round if they fought. Tsarukyan also discussed potential matchups with Alexander Volkanovski and outlined prospects for Khamzat Chimaev. Demetrious Johnson predicted a confident victory for Chimaev over Sean O'Malley, and Benoit Saint-Denis teased a fight with Paddy Pimblett by posting roast beef on social media. Bogdan Guskov declined a fight with Baranievski.