During UFC 300, Arman Tsarukyan did something that most fighters would never dream of doing. When a fan gave him an inappropriate hand gesture during his walkout to fight Charles Oliveira, he didn’t just ignore it. Instead, he leaped into the crowd and started swinging. The incident was shocking, even by MMA’s rough-and-tumble standards.
The UFC’s response was both hilarious and bizarre. Instead of dropping the hammer on Tsarukyan, they essentially gave him a full-time babysitter. They assigned him a massive bodyguard to ensure he didn’t repeat his fan-punching escapades. The title challenger himself described this bodyguard as a “machine” – a hulking presence designed to keep him in check and prevent any more spontaneous crowd confrontations.
This isn’t Arman Tsarukyan’s first rodeo with controversial behavior. He has previously been involved in another altercation with Bobby Green at a UFC event. The lightweight seems to have a reputation for being unpredictable and passionate – sometimes a bit too passionate.
Arman Tsarukyan says the UFC gave him a personal security guard at #UFC308 so he doesn’t hit any fans again 😂
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) December 2, 2024
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Arman Tsarukyan is expected to fight Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title at UFC 311 in January. His fan-attacking incident at UFC 300 resulted in a nine-month suspension, which conveniently expires just days before the potential title fight. The UFC seems determined to make this fight happen, even providing a personal security detail.
Fan Who Was Attacked By Arman Tsarukyan Spoke Out With Comforting Words
During his walkout to fight Charles Oliveira, Tsarukyan encountered a fan who made an inappropriate gesture. He jumped into the crowd and threw a punch, creating a shocking scene that had everyone talking. It was the kind of moment that could potentially derail a promising career.
But here’s where the story takes an unexpected turn. The fan at the center of this drama, Obed Ardon, chose a path of surprising grace and understanding. Instead of lawyer up and sue, he did something remarkable. Ardon publicly apologized for provoking Tsarukyan and made it clear he wouldn’t pursue legal action.
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“I’d like to apologize to Arman for provoking him by flipping him off. I was buzzing all day, and the moment got to me,” said Ardon, talking to Bloody Elbow.
The fan involved in the incident with Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300 has spoken…https://t.co/G67d1zYsvP
— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) April 15, 2024
He admitted to flipping off the Armenian fighter during the walkout but emphasized that he didn’t do anything more provocative. In a move that surprised many, he even wished Tsarukyan luck in his future fights. The fan’s mature response stood in stark contrast to Arman Tsarukyan’s impulsive actions.
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