Arman Tsarukyan expressed his desire to fight Ilia Topuria if Justin Gaethje withdraws, stating he would "kick him out of the UFC" as that is his goal. Tsarukyan declared he won't stop until he has at least five UFC title defenses. Merab Dvalishvili clarified he has no issues with Dagestani fighters except Umar Nurmagomedov, whom he dislikes, emphasizing healthy competition among fighters from Armenia, Georgia, Chechnya, and Dagestan. Topuria responded aggressively to Tsarukyan, calling him "incredibly stupid" and claiming he would break Arman's jaw in the first round, also insulting him for spending his father's money rather than his own. Tsarukyan discussed a potential fight with Alexander Volkanovski and outlined prospects for Khamzat Chimaev. Demetrious Johnson predicted a confident victory for Chimaev over Sean Strickland, while Benoit Saint-Denis appeared to announce a fight with Paddy Pimblett by posting roast beef on social media. Bogdan Guskov declined a fight with Adam Bartosiewicz.
