Arman Tsarukyan claims he will become face of UFC within a year

Arman Tsarukyan stated that his fight with Islam Makhachev is unlikely to happen as he believes Makhachev will retire after a couple more bouts. Tsarukyan predicted that within a year he will take over the sport and become the face of the UFC, with people thinking of the organization when they see him. He said all he needs now is to capture the title. Dana White commented that he likes Tsarukyan's current activity level and that to get a title shot, Arman just needs to stop acting like a 'maniac.' The post also notes White called Tsarukyan a 'tough bastard.'