Tsarukyan says Islam title fight unlikely; aims to become face of UFC

Arman Tsarukyan stated that a fight with Islam Makhachev is unlikely to happen, predicting the champion will retire after a couple more bouts. Tsarukyan expressed confidence that he will take over the sport within a year and become the face of the UFC once he captures the title. Dana White commented that he likes Tsarukyan's current activity level and that he just needs to avoid reckless behavior to earn a title shot. The statement suggests Tsarukyan is positioning himself as the future of the lightweight division. His comments indicate growing confidence as he climbs the rankings.