Arman Tsarukyan predicts Islam Makhachev will retire soon, plans to become UFC's face

Arman Tsarukyan stated that a fight with Islam Makhachev is unlikely to happen, predicting Makhachev will retire after a couple more bouts. Tsarukyan expressed confidence that he will dominate the sport within a year and become the face of the UFC once he captures the title. Dana White commented favorably on Tsarukyan's current activity level, suggesting he only needs to avoid erratic behavior to secure his title shot. In other news, Paulo Costa stated he enjoys fighting Russians because they are tough like Brazilians. Robert Whittaker denied rumors about a potential bout with Magomed Ankalaev, and Michael Bisping and Daniel Cormier will serve as coaches for the next season of The Ultimate Fighter. Josh Hockett displayed extremely bizarre behavior at UFC 327 festivities, wandering the lobby confronting fighters and delivering strange monologues about decapitation, which has been so unusual that it has generated unexpected support for Curtis Blaydes.