Multiple MMA storylines emerge including GSP on retirement and Chimaev challenge

Several notable storylines are developing across MMA. Georges St-Pierre shared his philosophy on career endings, stating fighters retire too late and should "beat the game" rather than let it beat them, emphasizing that fighting was what he did, not who he is, comparing it to Batman and Bruce Wayne. Dana White reportedly does not want to strip Carlos Ulberg or introduce an interim title, saying everything will be decided after a personal meeting. Arman Tsarukyan's teammate posted video of Arman discussing the plan to leave the cage with Urijah Faber, which Merab Dvalishvili commented on, saying Arman has all the makings of a champion except self-control. Sean Strickland traveled near Khamzat Chimaev's training location and posted about it on social media, with nothing transpiring, leading Strickland to mock Chimaev's previous threats. Chimaev responded to challenges from Bo Nickal and other wrestlers, offering $200,000 to any Olympic champion who can survive sparring with him.