Robert Whittaker has officially denied rumors suggesting he would face Magomed Ankalaev in an upcoming fight. UFC President Dana White commented positively on Arman Tsarukyan's current activity level, stating that to earn a title shot, Tsarukyan simply needs to avoid acting like a "maniac." Tsarukyan expressed doubts about fighting Islam Makhachev, predicting the champion will retire after a couple more bouts, while claiming he will dominate the sport within a year. Michael Bisping and Daniel Cormier have been announced as the new coaching pair for the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter. Paulo Costa stated he enjoys fighting Russians, calling them tough like Brazilians.
