Arman Tsarukyan stated he believes he would have defeated Khabib Nurmagomedov by decision, citing his well-rounded skill set as the main advantage. In other news from the digest, Jiri Prochazka is highly rated by UFC brass with four title fights in just eight UFC bouts. Prochazka also expressed belief that Alex Pereira could defeat Ciryl Gane. Dana White revealed he is glad to have stepped back from fighter negotiations, stating the company has outgrown that stage and he grew tired of dealing with often frivolous fighter issues. Daniel Cormier suggested an unusual career path for Islam Makhachev, proposing a fight with Conor McGregor. Tsarukyan was reportedly ready to bet one million dollars on Khamzat Chimaev's victory, but the streamer who proposed the bet quickly lowered the wager to $50,000.
Arman Tsarukyan has declared he would have beaten retired legend Khabib Nurmagomedov by decision, pointing to his all-around game as the decisive factor in a hypothetical matchup between the two.
Khabib, 37, retired with a perfect 29-0-0 record and remains one of the most dominant wrestlers in MMA history, averaging an extraordinary 5.32 takedowns per 15 minutes across his career. His 70-inch reach and relentless top control made him nearly impossible to stop, though Tsarukyan appears confident his own well-rounded skill set would have been enough to navigate those threats across five rounds.
Elsewhere in the same media digest, Jiri Prochazka continues to draw high praise from UFC management. The Czech light heavyweight contender, ranked second in his division at 33 years old, has earned four title fights in just eight UFC appearances — a remarkable rate of advancement. Standing six-foot-three with an 80-inch reach, Prochazka lands 5.69 significant strikes per minute at 55 percent accuracy, making him one of the most dangerous offensive fighters in the 205-pound class. Prochazka also weighed in on the heavyweight picture, expressing belief that Alex Pereira has what it takes to defeat Ciryl Gane.
Dana White addressed his distance from fighter negotiations, saying the organization has grown beyond the point where he needs to be personally involved and that he grew tired of handling what he considered largely petty concerns.
Daniel Cormier floated an unconventional idea for lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, suggesting a crossover bout with Conor McGregor. Makhachev, 34, carries a 28-1-0 record, holds the pound-for-pound top ranking, and is listed in the database under welterweight, averaging 3.2 takedowns and 1.1 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
Finally, Tsarukyan was reportedly willing to place a one-million-dollar bet on Khamzat Chimaev, though the streamer who proposed the wager quickly scaled back to $50,000.
