Arman Tsarukyan says he'd fight Topuria if Gaethje withdraws, targets five title defenses

Arman Tsarukyan stated he would like Justin Gaethje to withdraw so he could fight Ilia Topuria and 'kick him out of the UFC.' Tsarukyan also declared he won't stop until he has at least five UFC title defenses. Merab Dvalishvili commented that he has no problems with Dagestani fighters except Umar Nurmagomedov, emphasizing that Armenians, Georgians, Chechens, and Dagestanis all work hard and maintain healthy competition. Topuria responded harshly to Tsarukyan's comments, calling him stupid and claiming he would break his jaw in the first round if they fight. Additional notes mention Tsarukyan discussed a possible Volkanovski fight, Demetrious Johnson predicted Chimaev over O'Malley, Benoit Saint-Denis hinted at a Pimblett fight by posting roast beef on social media, and Bogdan Guskov declined a fight with Baraniewski.