Dana White says Arman Tsarukyan needs title shot but warns against 'maniac' behavior

Dana White commented that he likes Arman Tsarukyan's current activity level and stated that all the Armenian fighter needs to do now to secure a title shot is avoid behaving like a "maniac." White also called Tsarukyan a "tough bastard" while discussing his path to a championship opportunity. Meanwhile, Tsarukyan himself expressed doubt that a fight with Islam Makhachev will materialize, predicting that Makhachev will retire after a couple more fights. Tsarukyan declared his intention to dominate the sport within a year and become the face of the UFC once he captures the title. In other news mentioned in the digest, Robert Whittaker denied rumors of a fight with Magomed Ankalaev, and Michael Bisping and Daniel Cormier will serve as coaches on the next season of The Ultimate Fighter.