Arman Tsarukyan stated he believes he would have defeated Khabib Nurmagomedov by decision, citing his versatile skill set as a key advantage. Jiri Prochazka is highly valued by UFC management, having competed in four title fights across just eight UFC bouts. UFC President Dana White expressed relief at stepping away from direct fighter negotiations, saying the company has outgrown that phase and he grew tired of dealing with problems from often irresponsible fighters. Daniel Cormier proposed an unusual career path for Islam Makhachev, suggesting a fight with Conor McGregor. Tsarukyan was prepared to wager one million dollars on Khamzat Chimaev's victory, but the streamer who proposed the bet quickly reduced the amount to fifty thousand dollars.
