Tsarukyan says he would have beaten Khabib by decision; White steps back from negotiations

Arman Tsarukyan stated he believes he would have defeated Khabib Nurmagomedov by decision, citing his well-rounded skill set as the key advantage. Jiri Prochazka expressed confidence that Alex Pereira could defeat Ciryl Gane in a hypothetical matchup. Dana White revealed he is pleased to have stepped 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 proposed an unusual next fight for Islam Makhachev, suggesting a bout against Conor McGregor. Arman Tsarukyan was reportedly ready 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.