Dana White Tells Arman Tsarukyan to 'Not Be a Maniac' Ahead of UFC 327

The warning signals that his behavior outside the cage could slow his path to a title shot.

Overview

Dana White said on a livestream that he likes Arman Tsarukyan but urged him to not act like a maniac as the lightweight attends UFC 327.
White added that the landscape for matchups will reset after the event and suggested Tsarukyan’s status could shift based on how he conducts himself on site.
Tsarukyan pushed back in a new interview, saying he has never spoken with White directly and that he works with UFC executive Hunter Campbell without issues.
He acknowledged flashpoint moments that may have irritated UFC leadership, including a headbutt at the Qatar ceremonial weigh-in before the Dan Hooker fight and a post-wrestling altercation.
Despite the friction, Tsarukyan remains a leading contender after beating Hooker, and recent talks with matchmakers point to possible options such as the Topuria–Gaethje winner or even a move to featherweight.