Jon Jones has declared that fighter Jon Jones no longer exists, stating he has hung up his gloves and is now only businessman Jon Jones. Paulo Costa has shifted his focus to Russian opponents, expressing hatred for Russian fighters and claiming that after he defeats "this fat guy" (Azamat Murzakanov), Khamzat Chimaev will be third on his list. Costa's team posted video showing him struggling to make 93 kg (205 pounds), a significant jump from his previous weight class of 84 kg (185 pounds). Additionally, Merab Dvalishvili plans to fight twice more this year despite a broken nose, and Sean Strickland broke character after a filming session, apologizing to those present in a normal tone.
