Armenian fighter Arman Tsarukyan is one of the best fighters in the UFC’s lightweight division. Over the years, he has not only delivered impressive performances in the octagon, but has also accumulated significant wealth. Recently, a moment in which Tsarukyan showcased his riches to UFC CEO Dana White has generated buzz within the community.
A few months ago, Arman Tsarukyan made an appearance on a podcast episode that explored a variety of captivating topics. During the conversation, the Armenian fighter shared a memorable anecdote about an unexpected encounter he had with UFC CEO Dana White. The lightweight fighter recounted the details of this spontaneous interaction, flaunting his wealth in the process.
I’ve had a flight, and there’s my fellow countrymen, there’s my car, there’s Phantom, anyway, a private jet, a helicopter, in short, anything you can. And the coolest hotel, it’s got villas. I’m like Dana White comes out, and Hunter (Campbell). They’re out after dinner and they got into a regular BMW… And the driver I have sitting there, he used to drive Dana around, and he’s waving to Dana, and Dana rolls down the window and he waves to him. And I’m rolling down the window, he’s like, ‘What are you doing here?’ He says, ‘Where’d you get a car like that. I said what do you mean where? I got in a fight at UFC 300.
Arman Tsarukyan via adam zubayraev on YouTube
Tsarukyan made his UFC debut in 2019. Despite losing to Islam Makhachev and Mateusz Gamrot, the Armenian fighter has maintained an impressive record in the promotion. Consequently, Tsarukyan has earned several fight bonuses, which have contributed to an enhanced lifestyle that he proudly showcases. However, he comes from a wealthy family and desires to create a legacy, not make wealth.
Arman Tsarukyan tells a funny story about how he left Dana White and Hunter in disbelief at how rich he was
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Tsarukyan’s relationship with White is speculated to be friendly. However, there was an incident a few months ago that left the UFC CEO quite displeased with the Armenian fighter. Tsarukyan’s most recent UFC match took place at UFC 300 in April 2024, where he secured a victory against Charles Oliveira.
Unfortunately, he also became involved in a fan altercation, which led to his suspension. Aside from this incident, there have been no publicly reported feuds between Tsarukyan and White. Nevertheless, a video surfaced showing Tsarukyan flaunting his wealth, which quickly went viral and sparked reactions within the Reddit MMA community.
Fight fans react to Arman Tsarukyan’s viral clip flaunting his wealth
Throughout the years, the UFC community has grappled with the contentious topic of inadequate fighter compensation. This persistent issue has sparked considerable debate and unease among fighters, fans, and analysts alike. As a consequence, UFC executives, especially CEO Dana White, have often found themselves in the crosshairs of criticism from various corners of the sports world.
Arman Tsarukyan with his favorite car (Image via Instagram/@arm_011)Contrary to popular belief, many UFC fighters lead comfortable and luxurious lifestyles. Arman Tsarukyan’s story, however, is not the typical rags-to-riches tale. The Armenian fighter comes from a very successful business family, which contributed to his financial stability. Therefore, when Tsarukyan spoke about his assets, fans and observers familiar with his background were not surprised. Check out some of the comments below.
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Currently, Tsarukyan is the #1 ranked lightweight fighter in the UFC and is set to face Islam Makhachev in a rematch. This time, the bout will be for the UFC lightweight championship at the UFC 311 pay-per-view event. It will be interesting to see if the Armenian fighter can further enhance his reputation within the promotion.
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