Arman Tsarukyan stated that a fight with Islam Makhachev is unlikely, as he believes Makhachev will retire after a couple more bouts. Tsarukyan declared he will take over the sport within a year and become the face of the UFC once he captures the title. Dana White commented positively on Tsarukyan's recent activity, noting that all he needs to do to earn a title shot is avoid behaving like a maniac. Meanwhile, Robert Whittaker denied rumors of a fight with Magomed Ankalaev, and Michael Bisping and Daniel Cormier will coach opposite teams in the next season of The Ultimate Fighter.
