Tsarukyan reveals UFC sent him unexpected $42,000 bonus

Arman Tsarukyan shared that the UFC recently sent him an unexpected payment of $42,000, which caught him by surprise. The lightweight contender said he did not initially understand the reason for the bonus payment. He speculated it might be related to his social media activity or promotional work, but the UFC did not provide specific details. Tsarukyan jokingly added that he chose not to ask too many questions about the bonus, fearing his manager might claim a percentage if he inquired. The anecdote highlights the UFC's practice of issuing discretionary payments to fighters beyond their contracted purses.