Prates appears massive at face-off; Gaziev weighed 140kg days before Perth event

Carlos Prates and Jack Maddalena conducted their first face-off, with Prates appearing notably large for the welterweight division. The post questions how Prates makes 77 kilograms given his size and reported lack of dietary discipline. In related news, Shamil Gaziev weighed approximately 140 kilograms recently, despite his division limit being 120 kilograms. Concerns are raised about Gaziev's weight cut in Australia, where recovery time is half the normal duration due to time zone differences. Arman Tsarukyan revealed UFC sent him an unexpected $42,000 bonus, possibly related to his social media work, though he wasn't told the specific reason. Sean Strickland shared an anecdote about Francis Ngannou questioning why he carries a weapon.