Tsarukyan says title shot depends on not behaving like a maniac, per White

Dana White stated he likes Arman Tsarukyan's current activity level and that the Armenian fighter is close to earning a title shot if he simply avoids behaving "like a maniac." Tsarukyan himself claims Islam Makhachev will likely retire after a couple more fights and predicts he will capture the division within a year. Tsarukyan says he will become the face of UFC once he gets the title, with everyone thinking of UFC when they see him. The post also mentions Tsarukyan believes a fight with Makhachev is unlikely to happen. Additional topics in this digest post include Costa saying he loves fighting Russians, Whittaker denying Ankalaev rumors, and the announcement of Bisping and Cormier as TUF coaches.