Arman Tsarukyan says he wants to fight Topuria and kick him out of UFC

Lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan stated he would like for Justin Gaethje to withdraw so he could fight Ilia Topuria and "kick him out of UFC," calling it his goal. Tsarukyan also declared he will only stop after achieving at least five UFC title defenses. Meanwhile, Merab Dvalishvili clarified he has no problems with Dagestani fighters except Umar Nurmagomedov, whom he simply dislikes, and emphasized healthy competition among fighters from Armenia, Georgia, Chechnya, and Dagestan. In response, Topuria called Tsarukyan "stupid" and "a complete idiot," saying Tsarukyan spends his father's money rather than his own and promised to break his jaw in the first round if they fight. Additional notes mention Tsarukyan discussing a potential Volkanovski bout, predictions about Chimaev versus O'Malley, and Benoit Saint-Denis apparently calling out Paddy Pimblett via social media post.