Tsarukyan says he'd beat Khabib by decision; Cormier suggests McGregor next for Islam

Arman Tsarukyan believes he would have defeated Khabib Nurmagomedov by decision, citing his well-rounded skill set as the key advantage. Jiri Prochazka is highly valued by UFC management, having fought in four title fights across just eight UFC appearances. Daniel Cormier proposed an unconventional next fight for Islam Makhachev, suggesting a bout with Conor McGregor. Dana White expressed relief at stepping back from direct fighter negotiations, saying the company has outgrown that phase and he grew tired of dealing with what he described as often irresponsible fighters. Tsarukyan was prepared to bet one million dollars on Khamzat Chimaev's victory, but the streamer who proposed the wager immediately pulled back and reduced the bet to fifty thousand dollars.