Arman Tsarukyan targets Ilia Topuria, wants five title defenses

Arman Tsarukyan stated he would like Justin Gaethje to miss weight so he could fight Ilia Topuria and "kick him out of the UFC," calling it his goal. Tsarukyan declared 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 Nurmagomadov, whom he dislikes, emphasizing healthy competition between Armenia, Georgia, Chechnya, and Dagestan. Ilia Topuria, who updated his chest tattoo, called Arman "incredibly stupid" and claimed he would break his jaw in the first round. Benoit Saint-Denis hinted at a fight with Paddy Pimblett by posting roast beef on social media. Bogdan Guskov declined a fight with Baranyevski.