Arman Tsarukyan disclosed his lavish monthly spending habits during an appearance on the Full Send Podcast. He estimates spending between $500,000 and $700,000 per month, with a minimum of $250,000-$300,000. Tsarukyan revealed he purchases a new watch after each grappling or wrestling match, allocating $250,000 monthly just for timepieces. His expenses include private jets, luxury cars including Rolls-Royces, expensive clothing, travel, and elaborate events. He recently agreed to a grappling match with Urijah Faber purely for financial compensation, stating he considers Faber a "no-name" but will compete if paid well. Tsarukyan's comments paint a picture of extreme wealth accumulation and spending from his fighting and grappling careers.
Arman Tsarukyan pulled back the curtain on his personal finances during a recent appearance on the Full Send Podcast, revealing a lifestyle that costs him between $500,000 and $700,000 every month, with what he describes as a baseline of at least $250,000 to $300,000.
The 29-year-old Russian lightweight, who competes out of American Top Team, is currently ranked number one in the UFC's lightweight division and carries a record of 23-3-0. Standing five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach, Tsarukyan is one of the most well-rounded fighters in the division, averaging 3.85 significant strikes landed per minute at 50 percent accuracy while also posting an impressive 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes. His grappling career, it turns out, has been just as lucrative off the mat as on it.
Tsarukyan revealed he buys a new watch after every grappling or wrestling match, dedicating roughly $250,000 per month to timepieces alone. The remainder of his spending covers private jets, Rolls-Royces and other luxury vehicles, high-end clothing, travel, and large-scale events.
On the subject of a recently agreed grappling match with Urijah Faber, Tsarukyan was blunt, saying he views Faber as a low-profile opponent but accepted the booking purely for the financial reward. Faber, 47, is an American combat sports veteran who competes out of Team Alpha Male. The former UFC bantamweight and featherweight title challenger carries a professional record of 35-11-0 and built his reputation as a tenacious wrestler and finisher over a career spanning more than two decades.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan's comments underscore the growing financial power of elite grapplers outside traditional MMA promotion.
- The Faber booking highlights a marketplace where name recognition commands fees regardless of competitive stakes.
- As the number-one ranked lightweight, Tsarukyan's outside activities and public profile raise his visibility heading into what should be a title-contending run.
