Why did Arman get suspended from the UFC?

Last Modified Jan 18, 2025 13:40 GMT
UFC 300: Oliveira v Tsarukyan
Arman Tsarukyan in UFC 300: Oliveira v Tsarukyan

Born in Akhalkalaki, Georgia, the 28-year-old mixed martial artist, Arman Tsarukyan is the No.1 ranked contender in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, as of December 2024. With almost a decade of professional expertise in the sport, Tsarukyan boasts a record of 22 wins and 3 losses in MMA, as of December 27, 2024. He was supposed to face Islam Makhachev at UFC 311 but had to pull out from the title bout due to back pain.

Arman Tsarukyan's suspension

Arman Tsarukyan was suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission(NSAC) for nine months for throwing a punch at the crowd during his UFC 300 walkout. Along with the suspension, the NSAC also charged the fighter with a fine of $25,000 for his misconduct.

According to The Independent, during his UFC 300 walkout, Arman Tsarukyan encountered a fan who made a disrespectful gesture. Tsarukyan immediately reacted back to the fan by throwing a punch at him. However, the 28-year-old fighter continued with his walkout and entered the octagon. After three rounds of intense exchanges and ground and pound with Charles Oliveira, Tsarukyan had a split decision win against the Brazilian fighter.

UFC 300: Oliveira v Tsarukyan
Arman Tsarukyan in UFC 300: Oliveira v Tsarukyan

Nevertheless, the video of Arman Tsarukyan striking the fan was broadcast live and also many mobile cameras captured the moment that went viral. Hence, the NASC came up with a fine and suspension for the Armenian fighter.

However, after almost nine months of staying away from competition, the Armenian fighter will be stepping inside the octagon on January 18, 2025, against Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title. As per NASC's terms, Tsarukyan's ban from competition is about to end by January 12, 2025. Hence, fans are eagerly waiting for the championship matchup to finally take place for the first PPV event of 2025.

While talking to Shakiel Mahjouri about his altercation with a stranger, for an interview at Shak MMA(YouTube), Arman Tsarukyan said,

"Thank god, he didn't sue me. Thank you so much. If Dana won't give you a ticket, I'll give you a ticket for UFC 303"

Also Read: Who has Arman tsarukyan lost to?

*Last updated on January 18, 2025.

FAQs on Arman Tsarukyan

A. Arman Tsarukyan was suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission(NSAC) for nine months for throwing a punch at the crowd during his UFC 300 walkout.

A. Along with the suspension, the NSAC also charged the fighter with a fine of $25,000 for his misconduct. 

A. With almost a decade of professional expertise in the sport, Tsarukyan boasts a record of 22 wins and 3 losses in MMA.

A. As of 2024, Arman Tsarukyan is 28 years old. 

A. Arman Tsarukyan pulled out from UFC 311 due to back pain. 

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