Ilia Topuria expressed disappointment in Paddy Pimblett's performance against Justin Gaethje, stating he knew Pimblett was a poor fighter but didn't realize the extent of his limitations. Topuria also revealed that if he moves up to welterweight to fight Islam Makhachev, he would not be stripped of his featherweight title, as he plans to continue defending the 145-pound belt. Meanwhile, Jiri Prochazka discussed his recent loss, claiming he competed at only 40-50% capacity due to injury and was operating in "sparring mode," expecting the referee to stop the fight. Magomed Ankalaev (through manager Ali Abdelaziz) called out Khalil Rountree, promising a "25-minute striking masterclass" while suggesting Rountree's wrestling training with Khamzat Chimaev was unnecessary. The UFC also announced several new matchups appealing to hardcore fans.
