Jon Jones stated he has hung up his gloves and is no longer a fighter, declaring himself only a businessman now. Paulo Costa's team released footage showing him struggling significantly to reach 93 kilograms, notably heavier than his usual 84kg weight class, ahead of his bout with Azamat Murzakanov. Costa also made inflammatory comments about Russian fighters, stating he will add Murzakanov to his record before targeting Khamzat Chimaev. Johnny Walker surprised Jiri Prochazka with a gift related to Prochazka's upcoming daughter. Merab Dvalishvili plans to fight twice more this year despite a broken nose. Josh Haquit was caught dropping his antagonistic persona immediately after filming ended, apologizing to those present.
