Arman Tsarukyan disclosed his extravagant monthly expenses in a podcast interview. He revealed spending between $500,000 and $700,000 per month, with a minimum of $250,000-$300,000. Tsarukyan explained that $250,000 alone goes to purchasing new watches each month, which he buys after grappling or wrestling matches. He mentioned being offered a grappling match against Urijah Faber but demanded significant payment since he considers Faber a "no-name." Tsarukyan stated he takes these grappling matches purely for money and spends the earnings throughout the month. His expenses include private jets, Rolls Royces, expensive parties, travel, and designer items like $2,500 white t-shirts, though some spending is for content creation.
Arman Tsarukyan, the number-one ranked UFC lightweight contender, made headlines this week after revealing the scale of his monthly spending during a podcast interview, describing a lifestyle that costs him between $500,000 and $700,000 every month.
The 29-year-old Russian fighter, who competes out of American Top Team and carries a professional record of 23-3, said his baseline monthly outgoings sit at a minimum of $250,000 to $300,000. A significant portion of that figure — $250,000 alone — goes toward purchasing new watches, which he buys after competing in grappling or wrestling matches. Beyond watches, Tsarukyan listed private jets, Rolls Royces, expensive parties, international travel, and designer clothing among his regular expenses, including white t-shirts that reportedly cost $2,500 apiece. He noted that some of the spending is tied to content creation.
Tsarukyan also addressed a reported grappling offer involving Urijah Faber, stating he demanded substantial payment for the bout because he views the veteran as a lower-profile opponent. Faber, now 47 years old and holding a career record of 35-11, is an American fighter and founder of Team Alpha Male who built his name primarily in the bantamweight and featherweight divisions. The five-foot-six fighter averaged 2.65 significant strikes landed per minute across his career and 1.54 takedowns per 15 minutes. Tsarukyan made clear he approaches grappling appearances purely as financial opportunities, spending whatever he earns across the following month.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan is the ranked number-one lightweight contender, making his public profile and outside activities a point of wider interest in the division.
- His willingness to compete in grappling matches for payment raises questions about how he manages activity between UFC bouts.
- The comments about Faber, a respected combat sports figure despite his age and inactivity, add a notable personal dimension to the story.
