Arman Tsarukyan disclosed his extravagant monthly expenses during an appearance on the Full Send Podcast. The lightweight contender stated he spends between $500,000 and $700,000 per month, with a minimum of $250,000 to $300,000. He revealed that $250,000 alone goes toward purchasing new watches each month, which he buys after grappling or wrestling competitions. Tsarukyan mentioned traveling via private jets, owning Rolls-Royces, hosting lavish events, and buying luxury items like $2,500 white T-shirts. He confirmed that he participates in certain grappling matches primarily for the financial reward, recently demanding substantial payment to compete against Urijah Faber, whom he called a "no-name."
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 somewhere between $500,000 and $700,000 every month.
The 29-year-old Russian lightweight, currently ranked number one in the UFC's 155-pound division, carries a professional record of 23-3 and trains out of American Top Team. Inside the cage he is one of the more complete fighters in the weight class, averaging 3.85 significant strikes per minute at a 50 percent accuracy rate while also threatening on the mat with 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes. Outside of it, he says the bills are substantial. He described a floor of $250,000 to $300,000 in monthly outgoings, with $250,000 of that figure alone devoted to buying new watches — purchases he makes as rewards to himself after grappling or wrestling competitions. Private jet travel, Rolls-Royces, lavish events, and luxury clothing items such as a $2,500 white T-shirt were among the other expenses he cited.
Tsarukyan also addressed his involvement in grappling matches, stating plainly that financial compensation is a primary motivation for taking certain bouts. He confirmed he demanded significant payment to face Urijah Faber, dismissing the MMA veteran as a "no-name."
Faber, 47, is a former WEC featherweight champion fighting out of Team Alpha Male with a career record of 35-11. Standing five-foot-six with a 67-inch reach, he has long been considered one of the sport's most recognizable figures, making Tsarukyan's characterization a notable one.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan is the top-ranked lightweight contender, so his public persona and outside activities draw heightened scrutiny
- His candid comments about selectivity in grappling appearances signal he weighs financial terms heavily when accepting non-UFC competition
- The dismissal of Faber, a combat sports institution, generated immediate attention and added a personal edge to what was otherwise a financial story
