Arman Tsarukyan disclosed that he spends between $500,000 and $700,000 monthly, with a minimum of $250,000-$300,000. Speaking on the Full Send Podcast, Tsarukyan explained that $250,000 alone goes toward purchasing a new watch each month after grappling or wrestling matches. The lightweight contender discussed his lavish lifestyle, which includes private jets, Rolls-Royces, expensive banquets, and designer clothing such as white t-shirts costing $2,500. Tsarukyan stated he recently agreed to a grappling match with Urijah Faber for substantial pay, emphasizing he pursues such opportunities purely for financial reasons. His comments provide rare insight into the spending habits of top UFC contenders.
Arman Tsarukyan pulled back the curtain on his personal finances during an appearance on the Full Send Podcast, revealing that he spends somewhere between $500,000 and $700,000 every month, with what he described as a floor of $250,000 to $300,000.
The 29-year-old Russian is currently the number-one ranked lightweight contender in the UFC, carrying a record of 23-3-0 and training out of American Top Team. Standing five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach, Tsarukyan has built his reputation as one of the division's most complete fighters, landing 3.85 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy while also averaging 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes — a combination that has made him a persistent threat at the top of the 155-pound rankings.
Tsarukyan broke down where the money goes: private jets, Rolls-Royces, high-end banquets, and designer clothing, including white t-shirts that reportedly run $2,500 apiece. A particularly striking detail was his claim that $250,000 each month goes toward buying a new watch following grappling or wrestling matches. He also disclosed that he recently agreed to a grappling match with Urijah Faber, framing the decision as straightforwardly financial.
Faber, the 47-year-old American known as "The California Kid," holds a career record of 35-11-0 and built his legacy at bantamweight and featherweight under Team Alpha Male. The veteran averaged 2.65 significant strikes per minute across his career and recorded 1.54 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan's comments offer an unusually candid look at the financial life of a top UFC contender
- The confirmed grappling match with Faber adds a competitive dimension beyond exhibition territory
- His standing as the lightweight division's top-ranked contender means his activities and public profile carry significant weight for the 155-pound landscape
