Topuria disappointed in Pimblett performance, Prochazka blames injury for Pereira loss

Ilia Topuria expressed disappointment in Paddy Pimblett's performance against Justin Gaethje, saying he knew Pimblett was a poor fighter but not to that 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 155 pounds. Jiri Prochazka stated he cannot move past his loss to Alex Pereira, claiming he was only operating at 40-50 percent power after his injury and was waiting for the referee to stop the fight. Magomed Ankalaev called out Khalil Rountree, offering him a striking masterclass.