Arman Tsarukyan says Islam Makhachev fight unlikely, plans to become UFC face

Arman Tsarukyan stated that a fight with Islam Makhachev is unlikely to happen, believing Makhachev will retire after a couple more fights. Tsarukyan expressed confidence that within a year he will dominate 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 all the Armenian needs to do to get a title shot is avoid acting like a 'maniac.' White's comments suggest Tsarukyan is close to earning a championship opportunity. Tsarukyan's ambitious statements position him as ready to take over the lightweight division's spotlight.