Topuria disappointed in Pimblett, Prochazka claims injury limited him to 40-50%

UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria expressed disappointment in Paddy Pimblett's performance against Renato Moicano, stating he knew Pimblett was a poor fighter but didn't realize the extent. Topuria also revealed that if he moves up to welterweight to fight Islam Makhachev, he will not be stripped of his lightweight title as he plans to continue defending at 145 pounds. Former light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka cannot let go of his recent loss, claiming that after his injury he was operating at only 40-50% capacity in sparring mode and expected the referee to stop the fight. Magomed Ankalaev, through manager Ali Abdelaziz, challenged Khalil Rountree, suggesting he doesn't need wrestling training with Chimaev and promising a 25-minute striking masterclass. UFC also announced several matchups including Cory Sandhagen facing Batista instead of Sean O'Malley.