News roundup: Strickland comments, weight concerns, and UFC bonuses

Several brief MMA news items have emerged. Sean Strickland made comments about Francis Ngannou regarding carrying a weapon. Carlos Prates and Jack Della Maddalena held their first face-off, with observers noting Prates' large size and questioning how he makes the 170-pound weight class given his frame and lack of dietary discipline. Shamil Gaziev currently weighs approximately 140 kilograms despite competing at 120 kg, with concerns about his weight cut given the event is in Australia where recovery time is significantly reduced. Arman Tsarukyan revealed that the UFC recently sent him an unexpected bonus of $42,000, though he was unsure of the reason and speculated it might be related to his social media work. He noted that he did not ask for details because his manager might want a percentage.