Arman Tsarukyan says he wants to fight Topuria if Gaethje withdraws from title bout

Arman Tsarukyan stated he would like to face Ilia Topuria if Justin Gaethje were to withdraw from their scheduled fight, claiming he would "kick him out of the UFC." Tsarukyan also expressed his goal of achieving at least five UFC title defenses. Meanwhile, Merab Dvalishvili commented that he has no issues with Dagestani fighters except Umar Nurmagomedov, whom he dislikes. Topuria responded harshly to Tsarukyan's comments, calling him "stupid" and predicting he would break his jaw in the first round if they fought. Additional reports mention Benoit Saint-Denis announced a fight with Paddy Pimblett by posting a picture of roast beef (an English dish) on social media, while Bogdan Guskov declined a bout with Baraniewicz.