Tsarukyan Says Islam Makhachev Will Retire Soon; Plans to Become UFC Face

Arman Tsarukyan stated that a fight with Islam Makhachev is unlikely to happen because Makhachev will retire after just a couple more bouts. Tsarukyan expressed confidence that he will dominate the sport within a year and become the face of the UFC. He believes that once he captures the title, people will think of the UFC when they see him. Dana White commented that he likes Tsarukyan's current activity level and that all Arman needs to do to earn a title shot is not behave like a "maniac." The Armenian lightweight appears highly motivated to reach the championship level.