Tsarukyan says capturing UFC title will make him face of the sport

Arman Tsarukyan stated he believes he will take over the UFC lightweight division within a year and become the face of the sport. Tsarukyan expressed doubt that his fight with Islam Makhachev will happen, suggesting Makhachev will retire after a couple more bouts. The Armenian fighter believes once he captures the title, he will dominate the division's landscape. Dana White commented that he likes Tsarukyan's current level of activity and that he just needs to avoid acting recklessly to earn a title shot. Tsarukyan appears confident that only the championship belt stands between him and becoming the sport's biggest star.