Ilia Topuria criticizes Paddy Pimblett, discusses Islam fight and division plans

Ilia Topuria expressed disappointment in Paddy Pimblett's performance against Renato Moicano, stating he knew Paddy was poor but didn't realize how much. Topuria revealed he would not be stripped of his lightweight title if he moves up to welterweight to fight Islam Makhachev, as he plans to defend the 155-pound belt. Jiri Prochazka discussed still being affected by his loss even after his child's birth, claiming he was at 40-50% power due to injury and expected the referee to stop the fight. Magomed Ankalaev, through his manager Ali Abdelaziz, challenged Khalil Rountree to a striking masterclass. The UFC also made several new fight announcements that will complicate Cory Sandhagen's path, matching him with Deiveson Figueiredo instead of Sean O'Malley.