Ilia Topuria revealed that if he moves up to welterweight to fight Islam Makhachev, he will not be stripped of his featherweight title. Topuria stated he plans to continue defending the 145-pound belt. The featherweight champion 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. Jiří Procházka continues to dwell on his loss even after the birth of his child, claiming he was at 40-50 percent power after his injury and fought in sparring mode. Magomed Ankalaev called out Khalil Rountree, offering a striking masterclass. UFC announced several new matchups for hardcore fans.
