Sean Strickland stated he will beat up Khamzat Chimaev for the full 25 minutes of their potential fight. In other news, Francis Ngannu jokingly responded to his future opponent's confidence by suggesting he should buy a gun. Curtis Blaydes expressed respect for Josh Hokit despite their pre-fight animosity, acknowledging that anyone who broke his orbital bone deserves respect in the octagon. A UFC partner has added an additional million dollars in bonuses for the upcoming White House UFC event. Alex Pereira continues his social media presence, and Jiri Prochazka welcomed the birth of his daughter.
