Arman Tsarukyan targets Topuria fight, Merab discusses Caucasus rivalries

Arman Tsarukyan stated he wants Justin Gaethje to drop out so he can fight Ilia Topuria and kick him out of the UFC, while also declaring he won't stop until he has at least five title defenses. Merab Dvalishvili said he has no issues with Dagestani fighters except Umar Nurmagomedov, whom he dislikes, while noting that fighters from Armenia, Georgia, Chechnya and Dagestan all work hard and have healthy competition. Topuria, who recently updated his chest tattoo, called Tsarukyan extremely stupid and said he would break his jaw in the first round. The post also mentions that Demetrious Johnson predicted a confident Khamzat Chimaev victory over Sean Strickland, and Benoit Saint-Denis announced a bout with Paddy Pimblett by posting roast beef on social media.