Tsarukyan calls out Topuria, Merab discusses Dagestan fighters

In a compilation of recent fighter statements, Arman Tsarukyan expressed his desire for Justin Gaethje to withdraw so he could fight Ilia Topuria and remove him from the UFC, stating this is his goal. Tsarukyan also said he won't stop until he has at least five UFC title defenses. Merab Dvalishvili stated he has no problems with Dagestani fighters except Umar Nurmagomedov, whom he specifically dislikes, while emphasizing that fighters from Armenia, Georgia, Chechnya and Dagestan are hardworking and engage in healthy competition. Topuria responded by calling Tsarukyan stupid and saying he would break his jaw in the first round if they fought. The post also mentions Tsarukyan discussing a potential Volkanovski bout, Demetrious Johnson predicting Chimaev's victory over Strickland, and Benoit Saint-Denis posting roast beef imagery in connection with Paddy Pimblett.