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Ilia Topuria expressed disappointment with Paddy Pimblett's performance against Renato Moicano, saying he knew Pimblett was a poor fighter but didn't realize how much. Topuria also stated 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 at 145 pounds. Magomed Ankalaev issued a challenge to Khalil Rountree, claiming Rountree has been training wrestling with Khamzat Chimaev but won't need it, as Ankalaev wants to deliver a 25-minute striking masterclass if Rountree can last that long. The UFC announced several matchups appealing to hardcore fans.
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