Tsarukyan targets Topuria, Makhachev eyes five title defenses, Dvalishvili clarifies Dagestan stance

Arman Tsarukyan stated he wants Justin Gaethje to miss weight so he can fight Ilia Topuria and 'kick him out of the UFC,' declaring this as his goal. Tsarukyan also said 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 simply dislikes, emphasizing healthy competition among fighters from Armenia, Georgia, Chechnya, and Dagestan. Topuria called Tsarukyan 'incredibly stupid' and a 'complete embarrassment,' saying Tsarukyan would have his jaw broken in the first round if they fought. Benoit Saint-Denis announced a fight with Pimblett, while Bogdan Guskov declined a bout with Baranievski.