Arman Tsarukyan targets five title defenses, wants Topuria fight

Arman Tsarukyan stated he wants Justin Gaethje to lose so he can fight Ilia Topuria and "kick him out of the UFC." He declared his goal is to achieve at least five title defenses once he becomes champion. Merab Dvalishvili discussed having no issues with Dagestani fighters except Umar Nurmagomedov. Topuria criticized Tsarukyan harshly, calling him unintelligent and claiming he would break his jaw in the first round if they fought. Benoit Saint-Denis hinted at a fight with Paddy Pimblett by posting roast beef imagery. Bogdan Guskov declined a fight with Baranyewski.