Topuria disappointed in Pimblett's performance, plans to keep featherweight title

Ilia Topuria expressed disappointment with Paddy Pimblett's performance against Justin Gaethje, saying he knew Pimblett was poor but didn't realize the extent. Topuria also revealed that if he moves up to welterweight to fight Islam Makhachev, he will not be stripped of his featherweight title as he plans to continue defending at 145 pounds. Meanwhile, Jiri Prochazka stated he can't let go of his loss even after the birth of his child, claiming he was at 40-50% capacity due to injury and was in sparring mode waiting for the referee to stop the fight. Magomed Ankalaev, through Abdelaziz, challenged Khalil Rountree to a 25-minute striking masterclass.