Dana White stated he likes Arman Tsarukyan's current activity level and indicated that to secure a title shot, Tsarukyan simply needs to avoid behaving erratically. Tsarukyan himself expressed confidence about becoming the face of UFC within a year and capturing the title, while suggesting Islam Makhachev will retire after a couple more fights. Paulo Costa commented that he enjoys fighting Russians because they are tough like Brazilians. Robert Whittaker denied rumors about a fight with Magomed Ankalaev. Michael Bisping and Daniel Cormier are set to become coaches on the next season of The Ultimate Fighter. Khamzat Chimaev made an opponent tap in 40 seconds during training. Josh Hockit's bizarre behavior has been so extreme that he is harassing fighters in the lobby and reciting strange texts, creating an unusual situation where Curtis Blaydes might have fan support for the first time.
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