Magomed Ankalaev (via manager Abdel Aziz) issued a challenge to Khalil Rountree, mocking his wrestling training with Khamzat Chimaev. Ankalaev stated Rountree doesn't need wrestling and promised to deliver a 25-minute striking masterclass "if you can last that long." Ilia Topuria expressed disappointment in Paddy Pimblett's performance against Renato Moicano, saying he knew Pimblett was poor but didn't realize how much. Topuria also confirmed he would not be stripped of his featherweight title if he moves up to fight Islam Makhachev, as he plans to continue defending at 145 pounds. Jiri Prochazka revealed he was operating at only 40-50 percent after his injury and expected the referee to stop his recent fight.
