What happened: Speaking after his bout at T-Mobile Arena, Ryan Gandra explained that he has followed Israel Adesanya throughout his entire life. He stated that securing a fight against the former middleweight champion is a long-standing aspiration that remains alive following his latest Octagon appearance.

Why it matters: Adesanya continues to attract call-outs from victorious fighters across consecutive pay-per-view events, following Ateba Gautier targeting him after UFC 328 in May. With no recent data on official matchmaking timelines for Gandra, the former titleholder remains one of the division's most requested opponents despite his recent loss to Joe Pyfer.

What to watch: UFC matchmakers will determine whether Gandra's performance at T-Mobile Arena earns a pairing against a ranked middleweight contender.