Jones announces retirement as fighter, Costa targets Russian opponents

Jon Jones has declared he is hanging up his gloves, stating "fighter Jon Jones is no more" and that he will now focus on being "businessman Jon Jones." Meanwhile, Paulo Costa has shifted his focus toward Russian fighters, stating he hates them and that Azamat Murzakanov will be his second consecutive Russian opponent. Costa indicated that Khamzat Chimaev would be his third Russian target after dealing with "this fat guy." Video from Costa's team showed him struggling significantly to make 93 kg, a notable challenge considering he previously competed at 84 kg. Additionally, Johnny Walker prepared a surprise gift for Jiri Prochazka related to the upcoming birth of Prochazka's daughter, and Josh Hockett reportedly dropped his character after filming, apologizing to those present.