UFC Superstar Arman Tsarukyan Reveals 7-Figure Yearly Expense After $500K Admission

Arman Tsarukyan just revealed how much he spends annually on his luxurious lifestyle and how he affords it.

UFC Superstar Arman Tsarukyan Reveals 7-Figure Yearly Expense After $500K Admission

Arman Tsarukyan reveals how he affords his luxury lifestyle [via Instagram]

In Short
  • Arman Tsarukyan reveals his monthly expenses reach $500,000, totaling $6 million annually.
  • He finances his lifestyle through fighting earnings, sponsorships, and businesses in Russia.
  • Tsarukyan plans to become a streamer after securing a major contract, aiming for success beyond the UFC.

Arman Tsarukyan has gained a lot of fans by flexing his luxurious lifestyle on social media. Whether it’s unboxing rare, expensive sneakers or eating a smorgasbord of delicacies, the Armenian lives a loud, lavish life. Now, the UFC lightweight has finally revealed exactly how he finances his lifestyle and how much it costs him.

Tsarukyan has not competed in the UFC since he defeated Dan Hooker in November last year. The Armenian has actually only competed twice in the UFC since the beginning of 2024. This inactivity, coupled with such an extravagant lifestyle, would bankrupt most fighters.

So naturally, when Tsarukyan appeared on the PBD podcast, he was asked about how he affords his ludicrous lifestyle. The Armenian revealed more than just the source of his income, explaining everything from his monthly spending to the ventures that fund it.

I have a big team, I have coaches, I have like a lifestyle family. We’re buying like watches, we’re buying houses, we’re buying cars. If you’re gonna like count everything, it’s gonna be $500,000.

Arman Tsarukyan via PBD Podcast

It seems that chartering private jets and buying luxury watches cost Tsarukyan a cool half million every month. That figure adds up to $6 million annually! After this revelation, Patrick Bet-David asked the lightweight whether the earnings from his fighting career and sponsorships cover this amount. Tsarukyan’s reply was telling.

[Just] about, yeah. Yeah, and I have a business in Russia that I make money. And I always have on my back Russian money, so if I need it, I call it.

Arman Tsarukyan via PBD Podcast

It seems the recent run of side quests has paid off for the Armenian. He told Bet-David that just one of his sponsorship deals nets him around $3 million a year, or half of what he claims to spend annually. With such lucrative sponsorship deals, it’s no wonder the Armenian can go almost a year without fighting.

But Arman Tsarukyan has plans beyond the UFC to maximize his earnings. The No. 2-ranked UFC lightweight revealed that he plans to become a streamer by signing with a major streaming platform.

Arman Tsarukyan wants to sign a “big” contract to become a streamer

Amidst Arman Tsarukyan’s aforementioned run of quests, he has found the time to collaborate with some popular content creators. The Armenian has appeared on streams with Adin Ross, The MMA Guru, and N3on, even appearing alongside Jiri Prochazka on Ross’ stream. The Armenian seems to have realized the amount of fame and money that a streaming career puts on the table.

MMA Guru, Arman Tsarukyan and Adin Ross
Arman Tsarukyan joins Adin Ross’ stream with MMA Guru [via Bloody Elbow]

In that vein, Tsarukyan revealed his plans for the future in the Hustle Vlog with Adam Zubayraev. The lightweight star said he wants to sign with one of the major streaming platforms, like Kick or Twitch, to become a streamer. But there is one condition he needs fulfilled first.

I want to sign a big contract first, then start streaming. Well, there are different platforms, but I want to start streaming after I become a champion.

Arman Tsarukyan told Adam Zubayraev

There are a few examples of fighters successfully transitioning to streaming after retirement. The most famous is probably Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson. Rampage started off with the JAXXON podcast, but quickly transitioned to streaming when he realized how lucrative it was.

Since then, he has rarely appeared on the JAXXON podcast, with guest hosts like Michael Bisping and TJ Dillashaw often filling the void. However, fans may have to wait quite a while to see Tsarukyan transition to streaming.

After all, there is no title fight on the horizon for Tsarukyan. Despite heated exchanges with champion Ilia Topuria, the Spaniard is facing Justin Gaethje in his first title defense at UFC Freedom 250.

Moreover, given the Armenian’s demand to Dana White, a title shot may be even further off than he thinks. Nonetheless, Tsarukyan’s recent social media antics have proven that he definitely has the potential to be a successful content creator. But even if he never transitions to this career, it’s safe to assume he’ll be alright financially.

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