Arman Tsarukyan stated that a fight with Islam Makhachev is unlikely as Makhachev will retire after a couple more bouts, and declared he will take over the sport within a year. The Armenian fighter claimed everyone will think of UFC when they see him and that he will become the face of the organization once he captures the title. Dana White commented positively on Tsarukyan's current activity level, noting that all he needs for a title shot is to avoid behaving like a "maniac." The post also mentioned that Robert Whittaker denied rumors about fighting Magomed Ankalaev, and that Michael Bisping and Daniel Cormier will be the new coaching pair for an upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter. Additional notes included Paulo Costa saying he loves fighting Russians because they're tough like Brazilians, and Josh Hockit engaging in bizarre trash talk behavior in the hotel lobby.
