Overview
- Dana White praised Arman Tsarukyan’s recent activity on a live stream with Adin Ross and told him to “not be a maniac” at events, signaling a thaw after prior frustrations.
- Tsarukyan pushed back on talk of a rift with UFC leadership, saying he deals directly with executive Hunter Campbell and expects “good news” on his next fight.
- In a conversation with boxer Ryan Garcia, Tsarukyan said fighter pay has risen under the UFC’s $7.7 billion Paramount deal, claimed his own new contract reflects that, and argued title defenders should earn $10 million.
- The lightweight contender has no UFC fight announced, but he is booked to wrestle Urijah Faber at Real American Freestyle 8 on April 18 in Philadelphia to stay active.
- Tsarukyan has showcased significant wealth by describing $500,000–$700,000 in monthly spending and revealing a large bank balance to Garcia, a stance that could strengthen his leverage in pay talks.