Jones claims retirement, Costa targets Russian opponents at UFC 327

Jon Jones has stated he has hung up his gloves and is no longer a fighter, declaring himself now only a businessman. Paulo Costa has changed his stance on opponents, saying he hates Russian fighters and that Azamat Murzakanov will be the second Russian in a row on his record, with Khamzat Chimaev potentially being third. Video emerged from Costa's team showing him struggling to make 93 kg, a significant jump from his previous 84 kg weight class. Meanwhile, Merab Dvalishvili plans to fight twice more this year despite a broken nose, and Josh Hockett reportedly dropped his persona after filming ended, apologizing to those present.