Jon Jones declared he has hung up his gloves, stating that fighter Jon Jones no longer exists and only businessman Jon Jones remains. Paulo Costa shifted his stance, saying he hates Russian fighters and plans to add another to his record after facing his current opponent, with Khamzat Chimaev potentially third on his list. Costa's team posted video showing him struggling to make 93 kg, despite previously competing at 84 kg. Josh Hokit broke character after a cringe promotional segment, immediately switching to a normal tone and apologizing to those present. Merab Dvalishvili plans to fight twice more this year despite suffering a broken nose.
