Strickland jokes about Francis Ngannou, Tsarukyan reveals $42k UFC bonus

Sean Strickland shared a quip about carrying a weapon, saying Francis Ngannou would find the reason in a mirror. Arman Tsarukyan revealed the UFC recently sent him an unexpected $42,000 bonus without explanation, speculating it might be for his social media work. Meanwhile, Carlos Prates and Jack Della Maddalena held their first face-off, with observers noting Prates's large frame and lack of dietary discipline for the welterweight limit. Shamil Gaziev is reportedly around 140 kg, far above the heavyweight limit of 120 kg, with concerns about his weight cut ahead of a card in Australia where recovery time is compressed.