Tsarukyan says Islam will retire soon, claims he'll become face of UFC within a year

Arman Tsarukyan stated that a fight with Islam Makhachev is unlikely because Makhachev will retire after a couple more bouts. Tsarukyan claimed that within a year he will dominate the sport and become the face of the UFC, with people thinking of the promotion when they see him. He said he only needs to capture the title to achieve this status. Dana White commented that he likes Tsarukyan's current activity and that he only needs to avoid acting like a "maniac" to secure a title shot. The post also mentions White called Tsarukyan a "tough bastard."