UFC commentator highlights rare case regarding Charles Oliveira's conqueror: 'It doesn't matter if he came from the ghetto'

Arman Tsarukyan e charles do brox faced each other in UFC 300. Photo: Reproduction/X

Second ranked in the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg), Arman Tsarukyan He is one of the standouts in the most populous category of MMA. With victories against names of the caliber of Charles of the BronxThe Armenian attracts the attention of fans and media not only for his achievements inside the octagon, but also for a particularity in his personal life. Son of a wealthy businessman in the construction industry, the wrestler is one of the rare examples of affluent athletes to succeed in the sport. In this context, Joe Rogan spoke about him in a conversation with Brandan Schaub during the latest edition of 'The Joe Rogan Experience' last Wednesday (14).

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For Rogan, the fact that the fighter chose a career as physically and psychologically intense as that of a professional athlete shows how strong his mentality is. Throughout history, many names in combat sports have attracted attention for rising financially thanks to a competitive life.

“His father is a billionaire, but he’s not lazy at all. He goes against the long-held belief that if you come from a rich family, you can’t be a great fighter. It doesn’t matter if you come from the ghetto, he’ll fuck you up. Some guys are like, ‘I’m from the slums.’ Good luck with this Armenian psychopath. Built like a Greek god, he knows how to fight,” he stated.

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Arman Tsarukyan hasn't had an easy time in the UFC.

Arman Tsarukyan He is ranked second in the lightweight division. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Despite being one of the highlights of the world's biggest MMA event for some time, the Armenian fighter does not have a good relationship with Dana White and the UFC matchmakers. He was scheduled to compete for the title in his weight class against... Islam makhachev  in the main fight of UFC 311, valid for the lightweight belt (up to 70,3kg). However, he ended up reporting a back injury a few hours before the weigh-in and had to be replaced by Renato MoicanoSince then, he has only returned to the octagon to win. Dan Hooker at the end of last year, but found himself sidelined when Paddy Pimblett e Justin gaethje They faced off for the interim title.