Arman Tsarukyan receives unexpected $42,000 bonus from UFC, unsure of reason

UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan revealed he received an unexpected payment of $42,000 from the UFC a few days ago. The Armenian fighter stated he was unsure why the promotion sent him this bonus, as the UFC typically does not explain such payments. Tsarukyan speculated it might be related to his social media activity. He joked that he didn't ask for details because his manager might then request a percentage of the unexpected windfall. The payment appears to be separate from his regular fight purse and represents one of the discretionary bonuses the UFC occasionally awards fighters. Tsarukyan's willingness to share this information publicly offers rare insight into the UFC's additional compensation practices.