Dana White commented on Khamzat Chimaev's strategic approach in the main event, stating he was not surprised that Chimaev didn't rely heavily on wrestling. White recalled that during Fight Island, Chimaev talked about his striking abilities, and White himself had recently mentioned that Chimaev hadn't fought much using his striking in recent bouts. White specifically noted that Chimaev had a difficult weight cut leading into the fight. Despite the challenges, White praised Chimaev as a tough fighter and said he expected him not to give up after the difficult second round.
