Arman Tsarukyan says Islam Makhachev fight unlikely, aims to become UFC face

Arman Tsarukyan believes a fight with Islam Makhachev is unlikely to materialize, suggesting that Makhachev will finish his career within the next couple of fights. Tsarukyan stated he expects to capture the lightweight division within a year and become the face of the UFC. He expressed confidence that when people think of the UFC, they will think of him once he secures the championship. Dana White commented positively on Tsarukyan's current activity level, indicating that all Arman needs to do to earn a title shot is avoid behaving erratically. Robert Whittaker has denied rumors about fighting Magomed Ankalaev.