Arman Tsarukyan stated that a fight with Islam Makhachev is unlikely to happen, predicting that Makhachev will retire after a couple more fights. Tsarukyan claimed he will take over the sport within a year and become the face of the UFC, saying everyone will think of the UFC when they see him. Dana White commented that he likes Tsarukyan's current activity and that the Armenian only needs to avoid acting like a "maniac" to secure a title shot. White also called Tsarukyan a "tough bastard." Robert Whittaker has denied rumors of a potential bout with Magomed Ankalaev.
