Tsarukyan says he would have beaten Khabib; Cormier proposes McGregor bout for Islam

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 is highly valued by UFC management, having fought four title fights in just eight UFC appearances. Daniel Cormier proposed an unusual continuation of Islam Makhachev's career, suggesting a bout with Conor McGregor. Dana White expressed relief at stepping back from fighter negotiations, saying the company has outgrown that phase and he grew tired of dealing with often careless fighters. Tsarukyan was prepared to bet one million dollars on Khamzat Chimaev's victory, but the streamer who proposed the bet against Sean Strickland quickly withdrew his hand and changed the wager to fifty thousand dollars.