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

Arman Tsarukyan believes he would have defeated Khabib Nurmagomedov by decision, citing his versatility as a key advantage. 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. Dana White stated he's pleased to have distanced himself from direct fighter negotiations, saying the company has outgrown that phase and he grew tired of dealing with often frivolous fighter issues. Daniel Cormier suggested an unusual career path for Islam Makhachev, proposing he should fight Conor McGregor. Tsarukyan was prepared to wager one million dollars on Khamzat Chimaev's victory, but the streamer who proposed the bet immediately reduced the amount to $50,000.