Arman Tsarukyan predicts Islam title run won't happen, aims to become UFC face

Arman Tsarukyan stated that a fight with Islam Makhachev is unlikely to happen as he believes Islam will retire after a couple more bouts. Tsarukyan declared that within a year he will take over the sport and become the face of UFC once he captures the title. Dana White commented that he likes Tsarukyan's current activity level and that he just needs to avoid acting like a "maniac" to earn a title shot. The post also mentions White calling Tsarukyan a "tough bastard." Additionally, the summary notes Robert Whittaker denied rumors about fighting Magomed Ankalaev, and Paulo Costa stated he loves fighting Russians because they are tough like Brazilians.