Tsarukyan believes he would decision Khabib; White steps back from negotiations

Arman Tsarukyan stated he believes he would have defeated Khabib Nurmagomedov by decision, citing his well-rounded skill set as his main advantage in the hypothetical matchup. Jiri Prochazka is highly valued by UFC management, having competed in eight UFC fights with four being title bouts. Prochazka expressed confidence that Alex Pereira could defeat Ciryl Gane in heavyweight competition. Dana White revealed he is happy to have stepped away from direct fighter negotiations, saying the company has outgrown that phase and he grew tired of dealing with often irresponsible fighters. Daniel Cormier suggested an unusual career direction for Islam Makhachev by proposing he fight Conor McGregor. Tsarukyan was prepared to wager one million dollars on Hamzat Chimaev's victory, but the streamer who proposed betting on Sean Strickland immediately reduced the amount to $50,000.