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Arman Tsarukyan Chokes Volunteer Unconscious on Kick Livestream

The viral stunt renews questions about his judgment with potential fallout for his UFC standing.

Overview

  • Tsarukyan, appearing on a Kick stream hosted by influencer Clavicular on Friday, applied a choke to a volunteer during a visit to a shoe store.
  • The volunteer, a streamer named Shoovy, asked to be choked and said on camera he would not sue, adding he hoped he would wake up.
  • Seconds after the hold was applied, Shoovy went out, the host blurted “Oh shit, is he dead?,” and the volunteer then sat back up.
  • Bjj Eastern Europe identified the move as a rear-naked choke, and outlets like MMAmania said it appeared Tsarukyan held it too long.
  • He remains booked for Real American Freestyle 8 against Urijah Faber on April 18, and no outlet reported any formal discipline tied to the stream.