Former UFC fighter Al Iaquinta recalled his fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov, saying he was one punch away from victory in that fight.
Jamal Hill, former UFC light heavyweight champion, commented on the victory of the promotion's lightweight champion Islam Makhachev over Dustin Porier. Jamal evaluated this "victory", calling Islam a monster.
Alex Pereira, the current UFC light heavyweight champion, shared his opinion about the top fighter of this division Magomed Ankalaev. The Brazilian noted that he is not intimidated by Magomed's wrestling skills.
Dana White, CEO of the UFC, has expressed the possibility of organizing a new fight for the BMF belt. The functionary did not rule out that the organization's featherweight champion Ilia Topuria could fight for the belt.
After his recent victory over Dustin Porier, current UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev once again stated his desire to become the organization's champion in two weight categories. In this light, bookmakers decided to give odds on a possible bout.
Famous American mixed martial arts veteran Daniel Cormier expressed his opinion that former interim UFC lightweight champion Dustin Puryear should not end his career after losing to full titleholder Islam Makhachev.
Conor McGregor, former UFC champion in two weight classes, commented on the cancelation of the press conference that was supposed to be dedicated to his fight with Michael Chandler.
Former dominant UFC lightweight champion Demetrious Johnson reacted to lightweight division titleholder Islam Makhachev's victory over Dustin Puryear.
Former interim UFC lightweight champion Dustin Porier injured his ribs two weeks before his fight against full titleholder Islam Makhachev. This was revealed by the American's American Top Team gym partner Yves Edwards.
Former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez evaluated Dustin Puryear's performance in his fight with current titleholder Islam Makhachev.
