Tsarukyan at a UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
As expected, Arman Tsarukyan added to his list of controversies. Last Thursday (16), the Armenian, who was going to travel to Philadelphia (USA), was simply removed from the 'American Airlines' flight for not respecting a standard procedure, putting the safety of other passengers at risk.
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According to the airline's official statement, the UFC lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) fighter and three friends were standing while the plane was taxiing and refused to go to their seats. Tsarukyan tried to convince the flight attendants to let them continue on the flight, but the group was asked to leave. After the incident, Arman joked about it and quickly found a new way to reach his destination.
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To fulfill his obligations with the RAF and fight this Saturday (18) against Urijah Faber , the Armenian, on his official 'Instagram' account, made sure to say that he would travel to Philadelphia on a private flight and that he hoped not to be expelled again. In any case, as the athlete starred in yet another controversial episode, the tendency is that he will continue to be sidelined in the UFC, mainly by Dana White.
Tsarukyan fighters in MMA
Arman Tsarukyan , 29, is one of the best MMA fighters today. The Armenian began his career in the sport in 2015 and debuted in the UFC in 2019. Currently, he is ranked second in the company's lightweight division and dreams of a title fight.
In this sport, 'Ahalkalakets' built a record of 23 wins and three losses. His main victories were over Beneil Dariush , Charles do Bronx , Dan Hooker , and Joel Álvarez.
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