Arman Tsarukyan predicts Islam Makhachev will retire before their fight

Arman Tsarukyan stated the fight with Islam Makhachev likely won't happen as he believes Makhachev will retire after a couple more bouts. Dana White praised Tsarukyan's recent activity and said he just needs to avoid acting like a 'maniac' to get his title shot. Tsarukyan declared he will take over the sport within a year and become the face of the UFC once he captures the title. The Armenian fighter expressed confidence that when people see him, they will think of the UFC. Robert Whittaker also reportedly denied rumors about fighting Magomed Ankalaev.