Dana White praises Arman Tsarukyan's activity, advises less erratic behavior

Dana White commented positively on Arman Tsarukyan's recent fight activity and stated that Tsarukyan is close to earning a title shot. White indicated that the Armenian lightweight needs only to avoid behaving like a "maniac" to secure his championship opportunity. White also referred to Tsarukyan as a "tough bastard" while acknowledging his skills and potential. The UFC president's comments suggest that Tsarukyan's path to a title fight is largely clear from a competitive standpoint. Tsarukyan has been expressing confidence that he will capture the lightweight title and become the face of the UFC within a year.