Arman Tsarukyan vows to knock Topuria out of UFC, targets five title defenses

Arman Tsarukyan declared he would like Justin Gaethje to pull out of his fight so he could step in against Ilia Topuria and "kick him out of the UFC," calling it his goal. Tsarukyan also stated he won't stop until he has at least five title defenses. Merab Dvalishvili clarified he has no issues with Dagestani fighters except Umar Nurmagomedov, whom he dislikes, adding that Armenia, Georgia, Chechnya, and Dagestan share hardworking cultures and healthy competition. Topuria responded harshly to Tsarukyan, calling him stupid and claiming he would break his jaw in the first round if they fought. Tsarukyan also discussed a potential bout with Alexander Volkanovski and outlined future prospects for Khamzat Chimaev. Demetrious Johnson predicted a confident victory for Chimaev over Sean Strickland, while Benoit Saint-Denis hinted at a fight with Paddy Pimblett by posting a roast beef image. Bogdan Guskov declined a fight with Baranyevski.