Kevin Holland refuses Chimaev rematch; Allen sparring footage surfaces

Kevin Holland stated he is generally interested in avenging his losses but emphatically refused any rematch proposal with Khamzat Chimaev. Video footage emerged showing Brendan Allen, who had previously claimed he would dominate Chimaev in a fight, sparring at Chimaev's training camp with results visible in the footage. Carlos Ulberg announced he wants Magomed Ankalaev as his first title defense opponent. Paulo Costa, after moving up to seventh in the light heavyweight rankings, called out Josh Hocket for a BMF title fight. Sean O'Malley was reported to be struggling emotionally with Jiri Prochazka's recent loss. Additionally, college wrestling footage surfaced showing a match between Bo Nickal and Josh Hocket, with notable difference in Hocket's physique compared to his current appearance.