Arman Tsarukyan disclosed his lavish spending habits during an appearance on the Full Send Podcast, stating he spends between $500,000 and $700,000 per month. The lightweight contender revealed that at minimum he spends $250,000-300,000 monthly, with $250,000 alone going toward purchasing watches after each grappling or wrestling match. Tsarukyan explained he buys new watches monthly following grappling victories and mentioned being offered money to compete against Urijah Faber. The fighter acknowledged that while some of his luxury lifestyle is for content creation purposes, the expenses are real. His monthly expenditures include private jets, Rolls Royces, expensive parties, and designer clothing including $2,500 white t-shirts.
Arman Tsarukyan pulled back the curtain on his finances during a recent appearance on the Full Send Podcast, revealing that his monthly spending ranges anywhere from $500,000 to $700,000 — with a floor, he said, of around $250,000 to $300,000 even in quieter months.
Tsarukyan, 29, holds the number-one contender spot in the UFC lightweight division and carries a record of 23-3-0. The Russian fighter, who trains out of American Top Team, has built a reputation as one of the most well-rounded threats at 155 pounds. Standing five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach, he lands 3.85 significant strikes per minute at a 50 percent accuracy rate and averages 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes — a combination that makes him a nightmare across all phases of a fight.
According to Tsarukyan, a significant chunk of his spending — roughly $250,000 each month — goes toward purchasing luxury watches, which he buys as a personal reward following grappling or wrestling competition wins. His broader lifestyle expenses include private jets, Rolls Royces, high-end parties, and designer clothing such as $2,500 white t-shirts. He acknowledged that some of the extravagance is tied to content creation, but was clear that the money being spent is real.
Tsarukyan also mentioned during the podcast appearance that he has been offered money to compete against Urijah Faber. The 47-year-old Faber, a legend of the sport with a 35-11-0 career record, fights out of Team Alpha Male and made his name primarily in the bantamweight and featherweight divisions.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan's comments add color to his public persona as the top-ranked lightweight contender, a position that keeps him squarely in the championship conversation
- A potential matchup with Faber, though unconfirmed, would represent a high-profile crossover event given Faber's legendary status
- The financial transparency is notable for an active contender still chasing a first UFC title
