Strickland explains gun carry, Prates heavy at open workouts

Sean Strickland joked that Francis Ngannou would find the reason he carries a weapon by looking in a mirror. Carlos Prates and Jack Della Maddalena held their first staredown, with observers noting Prates looks exceptionally large for the welterweight division. Questions were raised about how Prates makes 170 pounds given his size and reported lack of dietary discipline. Arman Tsarukyan revealed the UFC recently sent him an unexpected $42,000 bonus, possibly related to his social media activity, though he said he didn't ask for details to avoid his manager claiming a percentage.