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

Arman Tsarukyan made bold predictions about his future in the UFC, stating he will become the face of the sport within a year. Tsarukyan expressed doubt that his potential fight with Islam Makhachev will materialize, suggesting Makhachev will retire after a couple more bouts. Dana White reportedly said he likes Tsarukyan's current activity level and that the Armenian fighter just needs to avoid acting like a maniac to secure a title shot. Tsarukyan believes that once he captures the title, everyone will think of UFC when they see him. In other news from the update, Robert Whittaker denied rumors about fighting Magomed Ankalaev, and Khamzat Chimaev reportedly made an opponent tap in 40 seconds during training.