Arman Tsarukyan stated he believes he would have defeated Khabib Nurmagomedov by decision, citing his more well-rounded skill set as the main advantage. Meanwhile, 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 often frivolous fighter issues. Daniel Cormier suggested an unusual career direction for Islam Makhachev, proposing a fight with Conor McGregor. Jiri Prochazka voiced confidence that Alex Pereira could defeat Ciryl Gane. Tsarukyan was reportedly ready to bet one million dollars on Khamzat Chimaev's victory, but a streamer who proposed a bet on Sean O'Malley immediately backed down, reducing the wager to fifty thousand. The post also notes that Prochazka is highly valued by UFC management, having fought eight times in the organization with four title fights.
