Arman Tsarukyan stated he believes a fight with Islam Makhachev is unlikely as Makhachev will finish his career after a couple more fights. Tsarukyan claimed that within a year he will take over the sport 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 to earn a title shot, Tsarukyan just needs to stop acting like a "maniac." White also called Tsarukyan's behavior positive overall. Additional news includes that Michael Bisping and Daniel Cormier will be coaches on the next season of The Ultimate Fighter, and Robert Whittaker denied rumors about a potential fight with Magomed Ankalaev.
