Arman Tsarukyan stated that his potential fight with Islam Makhachev is unlikely to happen, as he believes Makhachev 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, saying people will think of the promotion when they see him. He added that he only needs to capture the title to complete this vision. Dana White commented that he likes Tsarukyan's current activity level and that the Armenian fighter just needs to avoid acting like a "maniac" to secure a title shot. White also called Tsarukyan a "tough bastard," indicating respect for the lightweight contender's abilities and recent performances.
