Dana White: I like what Tsarukyan is doing, but 'don't be a maniac'

Dana White is warming up to Arman Tsarukyan . It wasn't too long ago when UFC CEO White said he's not thrilled with Tsarukyan (23-3 MMA, 10-2 UFC), which prompted confusion out of the lightweight contender. The 29-year-old has remained active by winning numerous grappling matches, while also constantly promoting himself through skits with Nina Drama and appearances on popular streamers' channels.

"I like what Arman's been doing," White said during a live stream with Adin Ross . "He's kept himself active, getting himself out there. Hanging out with Nina doesn't hurt, either.

She f*cking kills it. I don't know. We'll see.

After each event plays out – this event has to play out on Saturday – then everything sort of changes and you start looking at what the possibilities are for fights coming up the rest of the year. We'll see what happens with Arman. Arman needs to not be a maniac when he shows up to the event.