Arman Tsarukyan believes he would have defeated Khabib Nurmagomedov by decision, citing his well-rounded skillset as the main advantage. The post also notes that Jiri Prochazka is highly rated by UFC brass, having competed in eight UFC fights with four being title fights. Prochazka expressed confidence that Alex Pereira could defeat Ciryl Gane. Dana White revealed he is glad to have stepped back from fighter negotiations, saying the company has outgrown that phase and he grew tired of dealing with often frivolous fighter problems. Daniel Cormier suggested an unusual career continuation for Islam Makhachev, proposing a fight with Conor McGregor. Tsarukyan was reportedly ready to wager one million dollars on Khamzat Chimaev's victory, but the streamer who proposed the bet immediately reduced the amount to fifty thousand dollars.
Arman Tsarukyan stirred debate this week by claiming he would have defeated the undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov by decision, pointing to his own well-rounded skillset as the decisive edge in a hypothetical matchup.
Khabib, who retired with a flawless 29-0-0 record, remains one of the most dominant wrestlers in MMA history. The Russian stood five-foot-ten with a 70-inch reach and averaged an extraordinary 5.32 takedowns per 15 minutes during his career, a figure that underlines just how suffocating his grappling-based style was against every opponent he faced.
Elsewhere in the media cycle, UFC president Dana White said he is relieved to have stepped back from direct fighter negotiations, describing the process as one the company has outgrown and noting his own fatigue with what he characterized as often trivial fighter concerns.
Daniel Cormier floated an unconventional idea for welterweight champion Islam Makhachev, suggesting a crossover bout with Conor McGregor as a potential next step. Makhachev, 34, holds a 28-1-0 record, is ranked number one pound-for-pound, and connects on 58 percent of his significant strikes while averaging 3.2 takedowns and 1.1 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
Jiri Prochazka also surfaced in conversation, with reports indicating the Czech light heavyweight is held in high regard by UFC leadership. The 33-year-old carries a 32-6-1 record, ranks second in the division, and is one of the most active strikers in the weight class, landing 5.69 significant strikes per minute at 55 percent accuracy across a career that includes four UFC title fights in eight total appearances for the promotion. Prochazka also expressed belief that Alex Pereira has what it takes to defeat Ciryl Gane.
Finally, Tsarukyan was reportedly prepared to bet one million dollars on Khamzat Chimaev winning his next fight, though the streamer who proposed the wager quickly walked the figure back to fifty thousand dollars.
