Topuria disappointed in Pimblett performance, confirms featherweight title defense plans

Ilia Topuria expressed disappointment in how Paddy Pimblett performed against Justin Gaethje, saying he knew Pimblett was limited but not to that extent. Topuria clarified that if he moves up to welterweight to face Islam Makhachev, he will not be stripped of his featherweight title as he plans to continue defending at 145 pounds. Jiri Prochazka stated he was operating at 40-50 percent capacity after his injury and expected the referee to stop the fight. Magomed Ankalaev challenged Khalil Rountree to a striking-focused bout.