Tsarukyan, Dvalishvili, and Topuria trade verbal jabs in heated exchanges

Arman Tsarukyan expressed his desire to fight Ilia Topuria, stating he wants to "kick him out of the UFC" and won't stop until he has at least five title defenses. Merab Dvalishvili clarified he has no issues with Dagestani fighters except Umar Nurmagomedov, emphasizing healthy competition among fighters from Armenia, Georgia, Chechnya, and Dagestan. Topuria launched a harsh verbal attack on Tsarukyan, calling him "incredibly stupid" and claiming he would break his jaw in the first round, also mocking his wealth and maturity. Tsarukyan discussed a potential bout with Alexander Volkanovski and analyzed Khamzat Chimaev's upcoming prospects. Additionally, Demetrious Johnson predicted a confident victory for Chimaev over Sean Strickland, and Benoit Saint-Denis appeared to announce a fight with Paddy Pimblett by posting a roast beef image on social media.