Lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan revealed the UFC recently sent him an unexpected bonus payment of $42,000. Tsarukyan stated he was confused about the reason for the payment, speculating it might be related to his social media activity but noting the UFC typically doesn't explain such bonuses. He humorously added that he didn't ask his manager for clarification to avoid having to share a percentage of the unexpected windfall. The payment appears to be separate from standard fight purses or performance bonuses. The post also included brief mentions of Shamil Gaziev's weight at 140 kg ahead of his Australia fight and Carlos Prates appearing physically large at the first face-off with Jack Maddalena.
