Arman Tsarukyan stated that a fight with Islam Makhachev is unlikely because Makhachev will retire after a couple more bouts. Tsarukyan claimed he will take over 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 Arman only needs to avoid acting like a "maniac" to secure a title shot. White also called Tsarukyan a "tough bastard." The post also mentioned that Robert Whittaker denied rumors of a fight with Magomed Ankalaev, and Michael Bisping and Daniel Cormier will be coaches on the next season of The Ultimate Fighter.
