Arman Tsarukyan vows to fight Topuria and targets five title defenses

Arman Tsarukyan stated he wants Justin Gaethje to lose so he can fight Ilia Topuria and "kick him out of the UFC." Tsarukyan declared his goal is to secure at least five UFC title defenses before he stops. Merab Dvalishvili clarified he has no problems with Dagestani fighters except Umar Nurmagomedov, whom he dislikes, while emphasizing that fighters from Armenia, Georgia, Chechnya, and Dagestan are hardworking and have healthy competition. Tsarukyan also discussed a potential bout with Alexander Volkanovski and outlined near-term prospects for Khamzat Chimaev. Additionally, Demetrious Johnson predicted a confident victory for Chimaev over Sean O'Malley, and Benoit Saint-Denis appeared to announce a fight with Paddy Pimblett by posting roast beef imagery.