Arman Tsarukyan revealed extensive details about his monthly expenses during an interview on the Full Send Podcast. He disclosed that he spends between $500,000 and $700,000 per month on his lifestyle, which includes private jets, Rolls-Royces, lavish banquets, and travel. Tsarukyan explained that he spends at least $250,000 monthly on watches alone, purchasing a new one after each grappling or wrestling match. He acknowledged that while some of his spending is for content creation, all of it represents real expenses. Tsarukyan also mentioned taking grappling matches for money, stating he recently asked for significant payment to face Urijah Faber because he didn't see value in the matchup otherwise.
Arman Tsarukyan offered a candid look at his financial life during an appearance on the Full Send Podcast, revealing that his monthly spending runs between $500,000 and $700,000 and encompasses private jets, Rolls-Royces, international travel, and elaborate banquets.
The 29-year-old Russian lightweight, who fights out of American Top Team, is currently ranked number one in the UFC's 155-pound division and carries a 23-3 record. Standing five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach, Tsarukyan lands 3.85 significant strikes per minute at a 50 percent accuracy rate and adds 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes, making him one of the most complete fighters in a stacked division. He acknowledged during the interview that some of his lavish expenditure is tied to content creation, but stressed that every dollar spent reflects a genuine cost.
Among the more striking disclosures was his watch habit. Tsarukyan said he spends at least $250,000 per month on timepieces alone, with a personal rule of buying a new watch after every grappling or wrestling match. He also confirmed that he actively pursues paid grappling appearances, noting that he recently demanded substantial compensation before agreeing to a potential match with Urijah Faber, explaining he saw little value in the bout without meaningful financial incentive.
Faber, the 47-year-old American veteran nicknamed "The California Kid" who competes out of Team Alpha Male, holds a career record of 35-11. The former WEC bantamweight champion stands five-foot-six with a 67-inch reach and averages 1.54 takedowns per 15 minutes, a style that contrasts sharply with Tsarukyan's elite wrestling volume.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan's comments confirm he is monetizing his profile well beyond the Octagon through grappling events and content.
- His willingness to decline matchups without adequate pay signals growing leverage as the division's top-ranked contender.
- A potential Faber grappling match would pit contrasting wrestling pedigrees against each other outside the UFC framework.
