Tsarukyan wants Gaethje out to fight Topuria, Merab addresses Nurmagomedov dislike

Arman Tsarukyan stated he would like Justin Gaethje to be removed from the title picture so he could fight and "kick Topuria out of the UFC," adding that he will only stop when he has at least five title defenses. Merab Dvalishvili clarified he has no issues with Dagestani fighters except Umar Nurmagomedov, stating he simply doesn't like that particular fighter. Dvalishvili emphasized that fighters from Armenia, Georgia, Chechnya, and Dagestan are all hardworking and maintain friendly competition. Topuria, who recently updated his chest tattoo, called Tsarukyan "incredibly stupid" and a "child spending his father's money," threatening to break his jaw in the first round if they meet. Tsarukyan also discussed a potential bout with Alexander Volkanovski and outlined near-term prospects for Khamzat Chimaev.