Arman Tsarukyan surprised UFC CEO Dana White and fans with his luxurious lifestyle following his UFC 300 win against Charles Oliveira. Following the fight, Tsarukyan was spotted in a Rolls Royce Phantom, which raised questions about his wealth.
In an interview with Adam Zubayraev, Tsarukyan shared details of his lifestyle, including private jets, helicopters, and lavish accommodations. Fans speculated about the source of his riches, with many attributing it to family wealth and successful business ventures in Armenia. Speaking about the interaction with White, Tsarukyan said:
"I've had a fight and there's my fellow countrymen, there's my car, there's Phantom. A private jet, a helicopter, in short anything you can [have]. And the coolest hotel it's got villas. Dana White comes out and Hunter [Campbell]. They're out for dinner and they got into a regular BMW... I'm standing at the traffic lights and Dana's standing next to me... I'm rolling down my window and Dana says, 'What are you doing here? Where'd you get a car like that?' And I said, 'What do you mean? I got in a fight at UFC 300.' He was surprised."
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Several fans reacted to the video on Instagram and wrote:
"How is he so rich? Must have some shady sponsors surely."
"Dana wasn’t shocked. He was confused because he pays his fighters a bottle of wine and a bag of peanuts to fight. He was curious more so I imagine."
"Dana cutting his next pay."
"Dana had to check his contract if he had a typo."
"Dana was shocked because he pays fighter likes sh*t."
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Arman Tsarukyan previews rematch against Islam Makhachev at UFC 311
Nearly five years after his UFC debut against Islam Makhachev, Arman Tsarukyan is set to challenge the reigning lightweight champion at UFC 311. The Armenian contender has grown significantly since their first meeting in 2019, where he showcased impressive skills despite a decision loss.
Tsarukyan remains confident in his ability to dethrone Makhachev, drawing on lessons from their initial encounter. He believes that his wrestling skills and hunger for success set him apart. Speaking about the fight in an interview with UFC.com, Tsarukyan said:
“People think he's unbeatable, and has crazy wrestling, but I took him down when I was 22 years old. First of all, I know how to wrestle very well. Second, I'm young. I'm young and hungry. I never had the belt. So that drives me, and I have a lot of energy for my training, and I believe that I'm the guy who is going to beat him. The most important thing is I'm super hungry. I want to get the belt so much, and it's like kind of a dream.”