Topuria Says He'll Keep Featherweight Belt While Pursuing Makhachev

Ilia Topuria stated 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 also expressed disappointment in Paddy Pimblett's performance against Renato Moicano, saying he knew Pimblett was a poor fighter but didn't realize how bad. Meanwhile, Jiri Prochazka continues dwelling on his loss despite becoming a father, claiming he was operating at only 40-50 percent capacity due to injury and fought in "sparring mode" while waiting for the referee to intervene. Magomed Ankalaev, through manager Ali Abdelaziz, called out Khalil Rountree, offering a striking masterclass.