All three judges scored the final round for Ribovics but two judges gave the Tristar Gym fighter the first two in order to award Haqparast the win via a split decision. In his post-fight interview, the in-form 155-pounder called out one name and one name only, the #10-ranked Renato Moicano.

Renato Moicano isn't so sure Ilia Topuria is set to face Islam Makhachev, instead believing the Georgian-Spaniard could in fact be targeting a rematch against Max Holloway at 155 pounds.

With UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) looking for fresh blood, Gaethje thinks he can jump into the title opportunity with an impressive showing against Fiziev. Gaethje edged out Fiziev by majority decision at UFC 286.

Islam Makhachev has reacted to a post by UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov’s coach. Makhachev most recently beat short-notice opponent Renato Moicano at UFC 311 earlier this year.

Islam Makhachev, the UFC lightweight champion, is considering moving up to welterweight or middleweight to become a two-division champion. MMA analyst Luke Thomas warns that such a move could complicate Makhachev's career due to the physical adjustments required.