Topuria criticizes Pimblett performance; Prochazka explains loss mindset

Ilia Topuria expressed disappointment with Paddy Pimblett's performance against Renato Moicano, stating he knew Pimblett was a poor fighter but didn't realize how bad until watching that bout. Topuria also revealed that if he moves up to welterweight to fight Islam Makhachev, he won't be stripped of his featherweight title as he plans to continue defending the 145-pound belt. Jiri Prochazka discussed his title loss to Alex Pereira, saying he can't let go of the defeat even after his child's birth. He claimed he was operating at only 40-50 percent capacity due to injury and was in sparring mode, waiting for the referee to stop the fight. Magomed Ankalaev (through manager Ali Abdelaziz) challenged Khalil Rountree, suggesting a 25-minute striking masterclass if Rountree can last that long. The UFC announced several new fights appealing to hardcore fans while complicating Cory Sandhagen's path by matching him with Mario Bautista instead of Sean O'Malley.