Arman Tsarukyan has disclosed that he spends between $500,000 and $700,000 per month, with a minimum of $250,000-$300,000. The lightweight contender revealed that $250,000 alone goes toward purchasing watches each month, which he buys after winning grappling or wrestling matches outside of MMA. Tsarukyan mentioned traveling by private jet, owning Rolls-Royces, and buying expensive items like $2,500 white t-shirts. He stated he recently defeated an opponent in freestyle wrestling and is being offered a grappling match against Urijah Faber, though he considers Faber a "no-name" and will only take the bout for substantial money. The comments were made during an appearance on the Full Send Podcast.
Arman Tsarukyan made headlines away from the octagon this week after appearing on the Full Send Podcast and revealing a monthly spending habit that runs between $500,000 and $700,000, with what he described as a floor of around $250,000 to $300,000.
The 29-year-old Russian lightweight said that $250,000 of that figure goes toward buying watches alone — purchases he funds through side competition, including grappling and freestyle wrestling bouts outside of MMA. He also spoke about traveling by private jet, owning Rolls-Royces, and buying luxury items such as $2,500 white t-shirts. Tsarukyan mentioned he recently defeated an opponent in freestyle wrestling and has been offered a grappling match against Urijah Faber, though he dismissed Faber as a "no-name" and said he would only accept the bout for significant money.
Tsarukyan currently sits as the number-one ranked contender in the UFC lightweight division, carrying a 23-3 record. Standing five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach, he is one of the division's most well-rounded threats, averaging 3.85 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy while also posting 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Faber, the 47-year-old American veteran from Team Alpha Male, holds a 35-11 career record and built his reputation as one of the sport's most entertaining competitors. He stands five-foot-six with a 67-inch reach and averaged 2.65 significant strikes per minute over his career, along with 1.54 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan's public profile continues to grow well beyond his UFC ranking, drawing mainstream attention ahead of any future title shot.
- A potential grappling match with Faber would pit the top lightweight contender against a combat sports veteran with crossover name recognition.
- Tsarukyan's dismissal of Faber signals he views his market value as substantially higher than a standard exhibition payout would reflect.
