Arman Tsarukyan disclosed his extravagant monthly expenditures during an appearance on the Full Send Podcast, revealing he spends between $500,000 and $700,000 per month. A minimum of $250,000 each month goes toward purchasing luxury watches, which he buys after grappling or wrestling matches. Tsarukyan mentioned he recently agreed to compete against Urijah Faber in a grappling match, but only after negotiating significant payment, as he stated Faber is a "no-name" and he participates primarily for financial gain. His lifestyle includes private jets, Rolls-Royces, expensive banquets, and designer clothing such as white t-shirts costing $2,500.
Arman Tsarukyan used an appearance on the Full Send Podcast to pull back the curtain on a spending lifestyle that runs between $500,000 and $700,000 every month, offering an unusually candid look at how the UFC's top-ranked lightweight manages his earnings.
Tsarukyan, 29, holds a 23-3 record and sits at number one in the lightweight division while competing out of American Top Team. The Russian fighter, who stands five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach, has built his reputation on relentless output — he lands 3.85 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy and averages 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes, numbers that reflect a complete, high-volume game.
The biggest single line item in his monthly budget, he revealed, is luxury watches, with at least $250,000 going toward timepieces each month. He described buying them specifically after grappling or wrestling matches, treating competitive wins as a trigger for high-end purchases. The rest of his spending spans private jets, Rolls-Royces, elaborate banquets, and designer clothing — including white t-shirts that reportedly cost $2,500 apiece.
On the topic of a recently agreed grappling match against Urijah Faber, Tsarukyan was blunt. He said he only accepted the bout after securing substantial payment, describing Faber as a "no-name" and making clear that money is his primary motivation for taking the contest.
Faber, 47, carries a 35-11 record and spent years as one of the most recognizable names in mixed martial arts, competing primarily at bantamweight and featherweight under the Team Alpha Male banner. The American stands five-foot-six with a 67-inch reach and averaged 1.54 takedowns per 15 minutes across his career.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan's comments on Faber add a sharp personal dimension to what might otherwise be a routine grappling exhibition
- The financial disclosures offer rare transparency from a ranked UFC fighter about the economics of life near the top of the sport
- Tsarukyan's grappling credentials, reflected in his elite takedown numbers, make him a credible and dangerous opponent in any submission-rules setting
