Arman Tsarukyan stated that a fight with Islam Makhachev is unlikely, predicting that Makhachev will retire within a couple of fights. Tsarukyan declared he will capture the UFC lightweight division within the next year and become the face of the sport. Dana White commented that he likes Tsarukyan's current activity level and that the Armenian fighter just needs to avoid behaving like a "maniac" to secure a title shot. Robert Whittaker denied rumors about a potential fight with Magomed Ankalaev. The post also mentioned that Michael Bisping and Daniel Cormier will serve as coaches on the next season of The Ultimate Fighter.
