Tsarukyan wants Topuria fight, Merab discusses Dagestan relations

Arman Tsarukyan stated he wants Diego Lopes to miss weight so he can fight Ilia Topuria and "throw him out of the UFC," calling it his goal. Tsarukyan also said he won't stop until he has at least five UFC title defenses. Merab Dvalishvili addressed relations between fighters from different regions, stating he has no problems with Dagestani fighters except Umar Nurmagomedov, whom he simply dislikes. Dvalishvili emphasized that fighters from Armenia, Georgia, Chechnya, and Dagestan are hardworking and friendly, competing in healthy competition. Meanwhile, Topuria, who recently updated his chest tattoo, launched a harsh verbal attack on Tsarukyan, calling him "incredibly stupid" and "a complete embarrassment," claiming Tsarukyan spends his father's money and isn't on his level.