UFC President Dana White commented on Arman Tsarukyan's current standing in the lightweight division, stating he likes the fighter's recent activity level. White indicated that Tsarukyan is close to earning a title shot but advised him to stop behaving like a 'maniac' and called him a 'tough bastard.' Meanwhile, Tsarukyan himself expressed doubts about fighting Islam Makhachev, predicting the champion will retire after a couple more fights. Tsarukyan declared his intention to capture the title within a year and become the face of UFC. The Armenian fighter believes he will dominate the sport once he secures championship gold.
