Ilia Topuria expressed disappointment with Paddy Pimblett's performance against Justin Gaethje, stating he knew Pimblett was a poor fighter but didn't realize the extent. More significantly, Topuria revealed that if he moves up to welterweight to face Islam Makhachev, he will not be stripped of his featherweight title, as he plans to continue defending the 145-pound belt. Jiri Prochazka discussed his recent loss, claiming he was operating at 40-50% capacity due to injury and was fighting in sparring mode, waiting for the referee to stop the bout. Magomed Ankalaev, through his manager Abdelaziz, challenged Khalil Rountree, promising a 25-minute striking masterclass. The UFC announced several new matchups appealing to hardcore fans, including a difficult assignment for Cory Sandhagen against Batista instead of O'Malley.
