Arman Tsarukyan targeting Topuria fight, discusses Volkanovski and Chimaev plans

Arman Tsarukyan stated he wants Justin Gaethje to miss weight so he could fight Ilia Topuria and 'kick him out of the UFC,' calling it his goal. He also declared he won't stop until he has at least five title defenses in the UFC. Merab Dvalishvili commented that he has no problems with Dagestani fighters except Umar Nurmagomedov, emphasizing healthy competition between fighters from Armenia, Georgia, Chechnya, and Dagestan. Ilia Topuria, who recently updated his chest tattoo, launched harsh criticism at Tsarukyan, calling him stupid and saying he would break his jaw in the first round. Tsarukyan also discussed a possible bout 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 imagery. Bogdan Guskov reportedly declined a fight with Barancewicz.