Tsarukyan says Islam fight unlikely, plans to become face of UFC

Arman Tsarukyan stated that a fight with Islam Makhachev is unlikely to happen because Makhachev will retire after a couple more fights. Tsarukyan predicted he will take over the sport within a year and become the face of the UFC once he captures the title. Dana White commented that he likes Tsarukyan's current activity level and that the Armenian fighter only needs to avoid acting like a "maniac" to secure a title shot. White's remarks suggest Tsarukyan is close to earning his championship opportunity if he maintains composure.