Arman Tsarukyan predicts Islam Makhachev retirement, vows to become UFC face

Arman Tsarukyan stated that a fight with Islam Makhachev is unlikely because Makhachev will likely retire after a couple more bouts. Tsarukyan expressed confidence that he will dominate the sport within the next year, predicting that people will think of UFC when they see him. The Armenian fighter declared his ambition to become the face of the UFC, saying he only needs to capture the title to complete his vision. Dana White previously commented that he likes Tsarukyan's current activity level and that all Arman needs to do to earn a title shot is avoid acting 'like a maniac.' Tsarukyan's bold predictions reflect his confidence in becoming the lightweight division's next star.