Arman Tsarukyan to receive minimum 3% RAF ownership stake for next fight

Armenian lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan's next fight in the RAF (Russian promotion) will earn him at least a three percent ownership stake in the company. This represents a significant business arrangement beyond a traditional fight purse, giving Tsarukyan an equity position in the organization. The specific fight, opponent, and date were not detailed in the announcement, but the ownership stake indicates a major commitment from both parties. This type of equity compensation is relatively uncommon in MMA and suggests RAF is making a substantial investment in Tsarukyan as a marquee fighter. The arrangement could provide long-term financial benefits beyond his fighting career. No further details about the terms or timeline of the ownership transfer were provided.