White says Tsarukyan close to title shot if he avoids controversy

Dana White commented that he is pleased with Arman Tsarukyan's current activity level and stated that to secure a title fight, Tsarukyan simply needs to avoid behaving like a "maniac." This suggests Tsarukyan is on the verge of earning his championship opportunity. The post appears in a digest of various MMA news items. White's comments indicate that Tsarukyan's path to a title shot is clear barring any behavioral issues. The post also includes Tsarukyan's own comments about potentially becoming the face of UFC within a year and his belief that Islam Makhachev may retire after a couple more fights.