Arman Tsarukyan stated he would like Justin Gaethje to withdraw so he could fight Ilia Topuria and 'kick him out of the UFC.' Tsarukyan added his goal is to achieve at least five UFC title defenses before retiring. Merab Dvalishvili clarified he has no issues with Dagestani fighters except Umar Nurmagomedov, whom he dislikes, while emphasizing healthy competition among fighters from Armenia, Georgia, Chechnya, and Dagestan. Topuria called Tsarukyan 'extremely stupid' and dismissed him as irrelevant, claiming he would break his jaw in the first round if they fought. Tsarukyan also discussed potential bouts with Alexander Volkanovski and outlined prospects for Khamzat Chimaev. Demetrious Johnson predicted Chimaev would defeat Sean O'Malley confidently. Benoit Saint-Denis hinted at a fight with Paddy Pimblett by posting roast beef on social media. Bogdan Guskov declined a bout with an opponent named Baranievski.
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