Arman Tsarukyan targets Topuria, aims for five title defenses

Arman Tsarukyan stated he wants Justin Gaethje to withdraw so he can fight Ilia Topuria and "kick him out of the UFC." The lightweight contender declared he won't stop until he achieves at least five UFC title defenses. Merab Dvalishvili clarified he has no issues with Dagestani fighters except Umar Nurmagomedov, whom he dislikes personally, while maintaining that fighters from Armenia, Georgia, Chechnya, and Dagestan share healthy competition. Topuria launched a harsh verbal attack on Tsarukyan, calling him unintelligent and claiming he spends his father's money rather than his own earnings. Tsarukyan also discussed a potential bout with Alexander Volkanovski and outlined near-term prospects for Khamzat Chimaev. Additionally, Demetrious Johnson predicted a decisive victory for Chimaev over Sean Strickland, Benoit Saint-Denis appeared to call out Paddy Pimblett by posting roast beef imagery, and Bogdan Guskov declined a fight with a Polish opponent.