Topuria calls Tsarukyan 'incredibly stupid,' escalating feud between rivals

In a series of social media exchanges, tensions have escalated dramatically between multiple fighters. Ilia Topuria launched a personal attack on Arman Tsarukyan, calling him 'incredibly stupid' and 'a complete idiot,' adding that Tsarukyan is 'not even rich' and spends his father's money. Topuria threatened to break Tsarukyan's jaw in the first round if they meet. Meanwhile, Tsarukyan stated he wants to fight Topuria and 'kick him out of the UFC,' and that he won't stop until he has at least five title defenses. Merab Dvalishvili commented that he has no problems with Dagestani fighters except Umar Nurmagomedov, emphasizing that Armenia, Georgia, Chechnya, and Dagestan generally have friendly competition. Other news includes Demetrious Johnson predicting a confident Khamzat Chimaev victory over Sean Strickland, Benoit Saint-Denis announcing a fight with Paddy Pimblett via a social media post featuring roast beef, and Bogdan Guskov declining a fight with a Polish opponent.