Arman Tsarukyan believes he would have defeated Khabib Nurmagomedov by decision, citing his versatility as the key advantage. Jiri Prochazka is highly rated by UFC management, having competed in eight UFC fights including four title fights, and believes Alex Pereira could defeat Ciryl Gane. Dana White stated he's glad to have stepped back from fighter negotiations, saying the company has outgrown that stage and he grew tired of dealing with often frivolous fighter issues. Daniel Cormier suggested an unusual career continuation for Islam Makhachev by proposing a fight with Conor McGregor. Tsarukyan was prepared to bet one million dollars on Khamzat Chimaev's victory, but the streamer who proposed a bet on Sean Strickland immediately withdrew and changed the wager to fifty thousand dollars.
