Arman Tsarukyan claims he'll become face of UFC within a year

Arman Tsarukyan stated he believes Islam Makhachev will retire after a couple more fights, making their title bout unlikely. Tsarukyan claimed he will take over the sport within the next year and become the face of UFC once he captures the title. Dana White commented that he likes Tsarukyan's current activity level and that the Armenian only needs to stop acting "like a maniac" to secure a title shot. White's remarks suggest Tsarukyan is close to earning his championship opportunity. The post also notes that Robert Whittaker denied rumors of a fight with Magomed Ankalaev.