Arman Tsarukyan receives unexpected $42,000 bonus from UFC

Arman Tsarukyan revealed that the UFC recently sent him an extra bonus of $42,000. The lightweight contender stated he didn't understand what the payment was for, as the UFC typically doesn't explain such bonuses. Tsarukyan speculated it might be related to his social media activity. He joked that he didn't ask for clarification because his manager might claim a percentage of the unexpected payment. This disclosure highlights the various ways UFC compensates fighters beyond disclosed fight purses and performance bonuses. The post also mentioned that Carlos Prates and Jack Della Maddalena had their first faceoff, with observations about Prates' size at welterweight.