Arman Tsarukyan Issues Multiple Callouts and Sets Championship Defense Goals

Arman Tsarukyan stated he would like Justin Gaethje to miss weight so he could fight Ilia Topuria and 'kick him out of the UFC,' calling it his goal. Tsarukyan also declared he won't stop until he has at least five UFC title defenses. Merab Dvalishvili clarified he has no problems with Dagestani fighters except Umar Nurmagomedov, whom he dislikes, while emphasizing that fighters from Armenia, Georgia, Chechnya, and Dagestan are hardworking and maintain healthy competition. Topuria responded harshly to Tsarukyan, calling him unintelligent and claiming he would break Tsarukyan's jaw in the first round if they fought. Tsarukyan also discussed a potential bout with Alexander Volkanovski and outlined near-term prospects for Khamzat Chimaev. Demetrious Johnson predicted a confident victory for Chimaev over Sean Strickland. Benoit Saint-Denis announced a fight with Pimblett by posting a roast beef dish (an English dish) on social media. Bogdan Guskov declined a fight with Baraniewski.