Arman Tsarukyan disclosed his substantial monthly expenses during an appearance on the Full Send Podcast, stating he spends between $500,000 and $700,000 each month. The UFC lightweight revealed that watch purchases alone account for approximately $250,000 monthly, as he buys a new timepiece after each grappling or wrestling match. Tsarukyan explained that he accepts high-paying grappling superfights primarily for the money, recently agreeing to face Urijah Faber only after receiving significant compensation. His lavish lifestyle includes private jets, luxury cars including Rolls-Royces, expensive parties, and designer clothing such as white t-shirts costing $2,500.
Arman Tsarukyan pulled back the curtain on his personal finances during a recent appearance on the Full Send Podcast, revealing he burns through between $500,000 and $700,000 every single month.
The 29-year-old Russian holds the number-one ranking in the UFC lightweight division and carries a record of 23-3-0. Standing five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach, Tsarukyan fights out of American Top Team and has built a reputation as one of the most technically complete fighters in the 155-pound weight class. He averages 3.85 significant strikes landed per minute at 50 percent accuracy, and his 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes ranks among the best in the division.
The watch collection is the biggest single line item on his budget. Tsarukyan disclosed that he spends roughly $250,000 on timepieces each month, following a personal ritual of buying a new watch after every grappling or wrestling appearance. He said he takes those grappling superfights primarily for the financial reward, citing his recent decision to face Urijah Faber as a deal he agreed to only after the compensation reached a level he considered worthwhile.
That opponent, Urijah Faber, is a 47-year-old American veteran fighting out of Team Alpha Male. Known as "The California Kid," Faber owns a career record of 35-11-0 and remains one of the most decorated names in combat sports history. He stands five-foot-six with a 67-inch reach and averages 2.65 significant strikes per minute.
Beyond watches, Tsarukyan described a lifestyle that includes private jets, a fleet of luxury vehicles highlighted by Rolls-Royces, high-end parties, and designer clothing — including white t-shirts that run $2,500 apiece.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan's comments reveal how top-ranked fighters are leveraging the grappling superfight market for income outside the UFC.
- His candid financial disclosures offer a rare look at spending habits at the elite level of the sport.
- The confirmation of the Faber grappling matchup adds a notable crossover event to the combat sports calendar.
