Arman Tsarukyan predicts he will become UFC face within a year

UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan has made bold predictions about his future in the sport, stating he believes the title fight with Islam Makhachev is unlikely because Makhachev will retire after a couple more fights. Tsarukyan claimed that within a year he will have taken over the sport and become the face of the UFC, with people thinking of UFC when they see him. Dana White reportedly stated he likes Tsarukyan's current activity level and that to get a title shot, he just needs to avoid acting "like a maniac." Tsarukyan expressed confidence that all he needs now is to capture the championship belt to solidify his position as the promotion's top star.