Arman Tsarukyan receives surprise $42,000 bonus from UFC

Arman Tsarukyan revealed that the UFC recently sent him an unexpected bonus payment of $42,000. The lightweight contender said he was unsure why he received the money, as the promotion typically does not explain such payments. Tsarukyan speculated the bonus might be related to his social media activity but admitted he did not ask for clarification. He joked that his manager might request a percentage if he inquired about the reason. The disclosure highlights the UFC's practice of issuing discretionary bonuses beyond contracted purses and disclosed performance bonuses.