Tsarukyan says Islam will retire soon, vows to become UFC's face within a year

Arman Tsarukyan expressed doubt that his fight with Islam Makhachev will materialize, predicting Makhachev will retire after just a couple more bouts. Tsarukyan claimed he will take over the sport within a year and become the face of the UFC, stating that people will think of the UFC when they see him, once he captures the title. Dana White commented positively on Tsarukyan's current activity level, suggesting that all he needs to secure a title shot is to avoid behaving like a maniac. Robert Whittaker denied rumors about a potential fight with Magomed Ankalaev. Paulo Costa said he loves fighting Russians because they are tough like Brazilians. The post also mentions ongoing disputes between Islam and Topuria that the author describes as tiresome.