Paulo Costa's team posted video showing him struggling significantly to reach 93 kilograms, a concerning development given he previously competed at 84 kilograms. Costa has shifted his rhetoric, now saying he hates Russian fighters and that his upcoming opponent will be the second consecutive Russian on his record. He also called out Khamzat Chimaev as a potential third Russian opponent after dealing with "this fat guy," presumably referring to Azamat Murzakanov. Additionally, Jon Jones announced his retirement from fighting, stating he is now only "businessman Jon Jones." Johnny Walker gave Jiri Prochazka a surprise gift related to his daughter's upcoming birth, and Merab Dvalishvili plans two more fights this year despite a broken nose.
