Dana White calls Arman Tsarukyan a 'tough bastard,' advises him to stop being a 'maniac'

UFC President Dana White publicly commented on lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan's personality and fighting style. White stated that he likes Tsarukyan but advised the Armenian-born fighter to tone down what he described as 'maniac' behavior. Despite this critique, White referred to Tsarukyan as a 'tough bastard,' suggesting respect for his abilities inside the octagon. The comments come as Tsarukyan continues to position himself as a top contender in the UFC's lightweight division. The exact context of what White meant by 'maniac' behavior was not specified in the statement.