Paulo Costa is having significant difficulty making 93 kilograms, according to video from his team, despite previously competing at 84 kg. Costa has changed his tune on Russian fighters, stating he hates them and that Azamat Murzakanov will be his second consecutive Russian opponent, with Khamzat Chimaev potentially being third. In other news, Johnny Walker gave Jiri Prochazka a surprise gift related to his upcoming daughter. Jon Jones declared he has hung up his gloves and is now only a businessman. Josh Hockit apologized to his team immediately after a promotional appearance, breaking character to say sorry for his antics. Merab Dvalishvili plans to fight twice more this year despite a broken nose.
