UFC sends Arman Tsarukyan unexpected $42,000 bonus

Arman Tsarukyan revealed that the UFC recently sent him an unexpected bonus of $42,000. The fighter said he didn't understand what the payment was for, noting that the UFC typically doesn't explain such bonuses. Tsarukyan speculated it might be related to his social media work but admitted he didn't ask for clarification, joking that his manager might want a percentage if he inquired. In other news, Sean Strickland joked about why he carries a weapon, referencing Francis Ngannou. Carlos Prates and Jack Maddalena had their first face-off, with observers noting Prates' large size for the welterweight division. Shamil Gaziev weighed approximately 140 kg ahead of his heavyweight bout in Australia, concerning given the 120 kg limit and reduced recovery time.