Tsarukyan Cruises to Victory in RAF Georgia, Sets Up Covington Showdown
Arman Tsarukyan dominated Kuat Khamitov at RAF Georgia, finishing by technical fall to move to 7-0 in RAF and setting up a UFC clash with Colby Covington in Milwaukee next week.
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Tsarukyan blasts Gaethje after truck gift rejection tied to White House bet
Top lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan blasted Justin Gaethje after Gaethje declined a new truck Tsarukyan vowed to buy as a thank-you for Gaethje’s upset-bet win over Ilia Topuria at UFC White House. Gaethje said there was no handshake and he didn’t owe the truck, prompting Tsarukyan to vent that Gaethje is an “asshole” and to vow he’ll “f—k him up” in the fight, hinting at beef ahead of a potential title bout.
Gaethje declines Tsarukyan's truck gift, fueling a heated UFC feud
Gaethje rejects Arman Tsarukyan's friend’s offer of buying him a truck after his upset win, saying he won’t take the gift. Tsarukyan responds angrily on streams, vowing to make Gaethje pay and signaling a potential future fight, with the possibility of a title shot on the horizon.
Chimaev Headlines RAF 10 with Danis Showdown as Tsarukyan Faces Ferguson
RAF 10 in St. Louis featured Khamzat Chimaev's RAF debut against Dillon Danis (catchweight) headlining, with Arman Tsarukyan vs. Tony Ferguson in the co-main and a card that included Aaron Pico vs. Lance Palmer and Lucía Yépez vs. Kendra Ryan for the interim strawweight title; reported results include Sebastian Rivera over Haji Aliyev, Keegan O’Toole over Bekzod Abdurakhmonov, Andrew Alirez over Jaydin Eierman, Shamil Sharipov over Yonger Bastida (tech fall), and Arsen Harutyunyan over Caleb Smith (tech fall).
Tsarukyan’s Million-Dollar Gaethje Bet Sparks Controversy Ahead of UFC Freedom 250
Arman Tsarukyan allegedly placed a $1 million bet on Justin Gaethje to beat Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250—a wager that may be fake and could violate UFC betting rules; Tsarukyan remains the backup for the main event and could face scrutiny.
Tsarukyan stakes $1 million on Gaethje to upset Topuria at UFC Freedom 250
Arman Tsarukyan publicly wagered $1 million on Justin Gaethje to beat Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250, acting as a backup fighter for the lightweight title fight. The livestream reveal sparked questions about the bet’s legitimacy, with Gaethje as the underdog and a potential payout around $5.7 million if successful, for an event set on June 14 at the UFC White House card.
Steveson dominates RAF 9 in Arlington as UFC vets shine
RAF 9 in Arlington, Texas, featured Gable Steveson’s impressive debut with a 10-0 technical fall over Alexandr Romanov; Colby Covington edged Chris Weidman 5-4 in a tight co-main; Kyle Snyder captured the light-heavyweight title with a 10-0 technical fall; Merab Dvalishvili defeated Frankie Edgar 12-1; additional winners included Real Woods, Parker Keckeisen, Jason Nolf, Zain Retherford, Ridge Lovett, Lucia Yepez, and Arman Tsarukyan (5-0 over Keelon Jimison), who earned a future matchup with Covington.
Tsarukyan in disbelief as Strickland shocks Chimaev at UFC 328
Arman Tsarukyan, in Khamzat Chimaev’s corner, looked devastated as Sean Strickland stunned UFC 328 by defeating Chimaev via split decision to seize the middleweight title; Chimaev recovered to show respect, Tsarukyan later embraced him with a pep talk, and Dana White suggested a rough weight cut and a potential move up in weight while Tsarukyan weighed in on rematch chatter.
Tsarukyan backs Chimaev after UFC 328, hints at weight cut and coaching scrutiny
Arman Tsarukyan, Chimaev’s training partner, publicly supports Khamzat Chimaev after UFC 328’s loss to Sean Strickland and hints that factors like a heavy weight cut and coaching decisions may have influenced Chimaev’s performance.
Tsarukyan backs Chimaev to reclaim middleweight crown after UFC 328
After UFC 328, where Khamzat Chimaev lost his middleweight title defense to Sean Strickland, Dana White said Chimaev planned to move up to light heavyweight due to weigh‑in issues; Arman Tsarukyan publicly backed his partner to win back the belt, countering White and signaling a potential rematch path.
Faber Flung by Tsarukyan at RAF 08 Sparks Viral Moment and Social Jabs
UFC veteran Urijah Faber’s makeshift RAF 08 main event with Arman Tsarukyan turned into a viral moment when Tsarukyan pushed Faber off the stage into the crowd, then quickly dominated the restart to win 13-1. Faber later posted a lighthearted reaction on social media, jokingly calling Tsarukyan a “spoiled kid.” The bout drew attention from fans and commentators (Chael Sonnen looked on as the action unfolded); Tsarukyan’s next opponent remains uncertain, with Colby Covington expressing interest in facing him at RAF 09, although Covington is currently slated to fight Chris Weidman. No injuries were reported from the chaotic moment.
Faber blasts Tsarukyan after dangerous RAF 8 stage takedown incident
Urijah Faber says he is OK after a scary spill during a RAF 8 wrestling match with Arman Tsarukyan, who drove through for a takedown and carried both off the stage; neither fighter was hurt, with Tsarukyan winning by tech fall. Faber later called Tsarukyan a spoiled brat and referenced their trash talk with a pudding joke on Instagram, while Tsarukyan said he did not intend to carry him offstage. RAF executive Izzy Martinez criticized the incident as promotional but acknowledged it happened.
Tsarukyan tops Faber in RAF08 as stage drama erupts
Arman Tsarukyan dominated Urijah Faber in RAF08, building an 8-0 lead before a chaotic moment sent them tumbling off the stage; Tsarukyan secured a tech fall win and momentum ahead of his UFC return, while the incident sparked discussion about stage safety and future RAF matchups.
Tsarukyan Topples Faber as RAF 08 Delivers Major Results
RAF 08 at the Liacouras Center aired on FOX Nation after Henry Cejudo withdrew with an injury; the main event saw Arman Tsarukyan defeat Urijah Faber by tech fall in Round 3. In the co-main, Kyle Snyder edged Rizabek Aitmukhan on points to defend the Light Heavyweight title. The undercard featured Zahid Valencia, Shamil Sharipov, Helen Maroulis, Real Woods, Jason Nolf, Vladimer Khinchegashvili, Lance Palmer, Jordan Oliver, and Lucas Byrd all securing wins (Byrd over Darian Cruz on criteria).
Cejudo out hours before RAF 8; Tsarukyan-Faber up next in main event
Henry Cejudo withdrew from RAF 8 due to an undisclosed injury, canceling his rematch with Merab Dvalishvili. Arman Tsarukyan vs. Urijah Faber is promoted to the main event, while Kyle Snyder vs. Rizabek Aitmukhan moves to co-main. Dvalishvili won’t compete, and RAF 8 proceeds from Philadelphia’s Liacouras Center, streaming on FOX Nation, with the rest of the lineup remaining unchanged.