Robert Whittaker has publicly refuted rumors of a potential bout with Magomed Ankalaev. Dana White commented that he likes Arman Tsarukyan's current activity level and that all Tsarukyan needs to do to secure a title shot is avoid behaving like a "maniac." Tsarukyan stated that a fight with Islam Makhachev is unlikely as Makhachev will retire in a couple of fights, predicting he will capture the sport within a year and become the face of UFC. Michael Bisping and Daniel Cormier have been announced as the new coaching duo for the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter. Paulo Costa expressed his love for fighting Russians, calling them tough like Brazilians.
