Topuria says he won't be stripped if he moves up to face Islam at welterweight

Ilia Topuria revealed that if he moves up to welterweight to fight Islam Makhachev, he will not be stripped of his featherweight title because he plans to continue defending the 145-pound belt. Topuria expressed disappointment in Paddy Pimblett's performance against Gaethje, saying he knew Pimblett was poor but didn't realize how much. Additionally, Magomed Ankalaev (through Abdelaziz) called out Khalil Rountree, saying he only wants to give him a 25-minute striking masterclass and questioned whether Rountree could last that long. Jiri Prochazka stated he can't let go of his loss even after his child's birth, claiming he was only at 40-50% power after injury.