Arman Tsarukyan believes he would have defeated Khabib Nurmagomedov by decision, citing his versatile skill set as the main advantage. Daniel Cormier proposed an unusual career move for Islam Makhachev, suggesting he should fight Conor McGregor. UFC President Dana White expressed relief at stepping back from direct fighter negotiations, stating the company has outgrown that phase and he grew tired of dealing with often irresponsible fighters. The post also mentions that Jiri Prochazka is highly rated by UFC management, having fought for the title four times in just eight UFC bouts. Additionally, Tsarukyan was ready to bet one million dollars on Khamzat Chimaev's victory, but a streamer who proposed the bet quickly withdrew and changed the wager to $50,000.
Arman Tsarukyan made a bold hypothetical claim this week, insisting he would have defeated the unbeaten Khabib Nurmagomedov by decision, pointing to his well-rounded skill set as the deciding factor. The comments came as part of a wider burst of discussion involving several names at the top of the lightweight and welterweight divisions.
Khabib Nurmagomedov, 37, retired with a perfect 29-0-0 record and remains one of the most dominant grapplers in MMA history. Standing five-foot-ten with a 70-inch reach, he averaged an extraordinary 5.32 takedowns per 15 minutes during his career, a number that underlines exactly why Tsarukyan's claim is being taken seriously in some corners and dismissed in others.
Islam Makhachev, the current welterweight champion and the top-ranked pound-for-pound fighter on the AgentMMA roster, found himself at the center of a surprising suggestion from Daniel Cormier, who proposed that Makhachev should pursue a fight with Conor McGregor. The 34-year-old Russian holds a 28-1-0 record, lands strikes at 58 percent accuracy, and averages 1.1 submission attempts per 15 minutes, making him a multi-dimensional threat regardless of what opponent is placed in front of him.
Jiri Prochazka also received notable praise, with UFC management said to be high on the Czech light heavyweight contender. The 33-year-old from Brno carries a 32-6-1 record and has fought for the title four times in just eight UFC appearances. His output is exceptional, averaging 5.69 significant strikes per minute at 55 percent accuracy, with a six-foot-three frame and an 80-inch reach that creates constant problems for opponents.
Elsewhere, Tsarukyan was reportedly willing to stake one million dollars on a Khamzat Chimaev victory in a streamer bet, only for the person who proposed the wager to back down and reduce the stake to $50,000. Dana White, meanwhile, expressed relief at distancing himself from direct fighter negotiations, stating the promotion has grown beyond that stage and that dealing with fighters he described as often irresponsible had worn on him.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan positioning himself above Khabib's legacy keeps his name relevant in the lightweight title conversation
- Cormier's McGregor suggestion for Makhachev reflects the ongoing search for a blockbuster opponent for the champion
- Prochazka's rapid title-fight ascent in eight UFC bouts signals he remains firmly in the light heavyweight picture
