Jon Jones announced he has hung up his gloves and is no longer a fighter, stating he is now only businessman Jon Jones. Johnny Walker surprised Jiri Prochazka with a gift related to the upcoming birth of his daughter. Paulo Costa made inflammatory comments stating he hates Russian fighters and that his opponent will be the second Russian in a row on his record, with Khamzat Chimaev planned as the third. Video emerged from Costa's team showing him struggling to make 93 kg, notable since he previously competed at 84 kg. Josh Hawkit reportedly dropped his persona immediately after filming ended, apologizing to his team. Merab Dvalishvili plans to fight twice more this year despite a broken nose.
