Tsarukyan says Islam will retire soon, predicts he'll become UFC face

Arman Tsarukyan stated that a fight with Islam Makhachev is unlikely to happen because Makhachev will retire after a couple more bouts. Tsarukyan predicted that within a year he will take over the sport and become the face of the UFC. He claimed that when people see him, they will think of the UFC, and he just needs to capture the title. Dana White commented that he likes Tsarukyan's current activity level and that to get a title shot, Tsarukyan just needs to stop acting like a "maniac." White also called Tsarukyan a "tough bastard," showing appreciation for the Armenian fighter's skills and persona.