Arman Tsarukyan targets five title defenses, calls Topuria 'incredibly stupid'

Lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan has outlined his championship ambitions and launched verbal attacks on featherweight champion Ilia Topuria. Tsarukyan stated he won't stop until he has at least five title defenses, expressing confidence in a long reign. He called Topuria 'incredibly stupid' and a 'complete idiot,' saying everything he sees about the Georgian online is 'total cringe.' Tsarukyan dismissed Topuria's credentials, claiming he spends his father's money rather than his own earnings. He also expressed a desire to fight Justin Gaethje and predicted he would 'throw Topuria out of the UFC' and break his jaw in the first round if they fought. Meanwhile, Merab Dvalishvili clarified he has no issues with Dagestani fighters except Umar Nurmagomedov, whom he simply dislikes personally.