Lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan disclosed his substantial monthly expenses during an appearance on the Full Send Podcast. Tsarukyan stated he spends between $500,000 and $700,000 per month, with a minimum of $250,000-$300,000. The fighter explained that $250,000 alone goes toward purchasing new watches each month, which he buys after grappling or wrestling matches. His lifestyle includes private jets, Rolls-Royces, expensive parties, and designer clothing including $2,500 white t-shirts. Tsarukyan acknowledged that some of his lavish spending is content-driven but maintains he genuinely enjoys the lifestyle. He also mentioned taking high-paying superfights, including one against Urijah Faber, primarily for the financial rewards that fund his spending habits.
Arman Tsarukyan pulled back the curtain on his finances during a recent appearance on the Full Send Podcast, revealing that his monthly expenses routinely run between $500,000 and $700,000, with what he described as a floor of $250,000 to $300,000.
The 29-year-old Russian fighter holds the number-one contender spot at lightweight and carries a professional record of 23-3-0. Training out of American Top Team, Tsarukyan has built a reputation as one of the most well-rounded threats in the division, averaging 3.85 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy while also threatening opponents on the mat with 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes. His reach of 72 inches gives him a notable physical advantage at 170 centimeters tall.
Tsarukyan detailed that $250,000 of his monthly outlay goes toward watches alone, which he said he purchases as a habit following grappling or wrestling sessions. Beyond that, his spending covers private jets, Rolls-Royces, high-end parties, and designer clothing — including white t-shirts that cost $2,500 apiece. He acknowledged that some of the extravagance serves content purposes but insisted the lifestyle is one he genuinely embraces.
To support that level of spending, Tsarukyan said he has taken on high-paying superfights, citing a bout against Urijah Faber as one taken primarily for its financial upside. Faber, the 47-year-old American veteran and former WEC bantamweight champion known as "The California Kid," holds a career record of 35-11-0 and remains a recognizable name capable of generating substantial purses.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan is the top-ranked lightweight contender, making his financial disclosures unusually high-profile for the division
- His mention of superfights as income sources raises questions about how such bouts fit around his title pursuit
- The Faber reference suggests Tsarukyan is open to crossover or exhibition matchups alongside his UFC commitments
