Arman Tsarukyan was kicked off a flight in the United States due to his training partners using their phones and failing to stow their tray tables during takeoff. The incident resulted in the entire group being removed from the aircraft despite Tsarukyan himself not being the one who violated the rules. The post includes video content that is duplicated on other platforms for those unable to load it. Details about which flight or the specific consequences for Tsarukyan's travel plans were not provided in the brief post.
Arman Tsarukyan found himself grounded in the United States after he and his training partners were removed from a commercial flight, according to a social media post from April 17. Tsarukyan was not personally responsible for the incident — members of his group were using their phones and failed to stow their tray tables during takeoff, and the entire party was subsequently removed from the aircraft as a result.
Tsarukyan, 29, is the number-one ranked lightweight contender in the UFC, representing Russia out of American Top Team. Carrying a record of 23 wins and 3 losses, he is one of the most well-rounded fighters in the 155-pound division. He lands 3.85 significant strikes per minute at a 50 percent accuracy rate while also threatening opponents on the ground, averaging 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan is the top-ranked lightweight contender, meaning any disruption to his training or travel schedule draws immediate attention.
- No details have emerged about which flight was involved or whether the removal caused any meaningful disruption to his camp.
- The incident highlights the complications of traveling with a large team, where one member's conduct can affect the entire group regardless of individual behavior.
