News roundup: Strickland comments, Prates-Maddalena faceoff, Tsarukyan bonus

A collection of MMA news items includes Sean Strickland making a joke about carrying a weapon and Francis Ngannou. Carlos Prates and Jack Della Maddalena held their first staredown, with observers noting Prates' massive size and questioning how he makes the 170-pound limit. Shamil Gaziev reportedly weighed around 140 kilograms with his fight in Australia approaching, where he competes at 120 kilograms and will have less recovery time. Arman Tsarukyan revealed that the UFC recently sent him a $42,000 bonus, possibly related to his social media activity, and joked about not asking details so his manager would not request a percentage.