Arman Tsarukyan stated that a fight with Islam Makhachev is unlikely to happen, as Islam will retire after a couple more bouts. Tsarukyan expressed confidence that he will dominate the sport within a year and become the face of the UFC once he captures the title. Dana White commented that he likes Tsarukyan's current activity level, and that all Arman needs to do to earn a title shot is avoid acting like a maniac. The post also mentions tension between Islam and Ilia Topuria, but indicates the full truth has not yet emerged. Additionally, Robert Whittaker denied rumors about a potential bout with Magomed Ankalaev.
