Arman Tsarukyan wants to face Topuria, targets five title defenses

Arman Tsarukyan stated he would like to see Justin Gaethje lose so he could fight Ilia Topuria and 'throw him out of the UFC,' calling it his goal. Tsarukyan also declared he will not 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 personally, emphasizing healthy competition among fighters from Armenia, Georgia, Chechnya, and Dagestan. Topuria mocked Tsarukyan, calling him 'incredibly stupid,' a 'child spending his father's money,' and threatened to break his jaw in the first round if they fight. Demetrious Johnson predicted a convincing victory for Khamzat Chimaev over Sean Strickland. Benoit Saint-Denis teased a fight with Paddy Pimblett by posting a picture of roast beef. Bogdan Guskov declined a fight with Bartosz Baranyewski.