Arman Tsarukyan encountered a physical altercation with a fan during his walkout at UFC 300, overshadowing his victory against Charles Oliveira.
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- Arman Tsarukyan won against Charles Oliveira by split decision at UFC 300, but a physical altercation with a fan marred his walkout.
- Dana White, UFC President, humorously acknowledged the incident, hinting at potential legal consequences.
- Tsarukyan desired a rematch against Islam Makhachev, suggesting a change in his walkout approach to avoid future incidents.
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Arman Tsarukyan’s Victory and Controversial Moment
Arman Tsarukyan faced Charles Oliveira at UFC 300, a night that turned out to be memorable not just for the fights but also for a controversial incident during Tsarukyan’s entrance.
After winning the match by split decision against the former lightweight champion, Arman Tsarukyan was involved in an unexpected physical altercation with a fan during his walkout.
Details of Tsarukyan’s Walkout Altercation at UFC 300
Videos circulated online showing Tsarukyan’s interaction with the fan.
As Tsarukyan approached the octagon, extending his arm seemingly to shake hands with a fan, the situation escalated quickly.
Arman Tsarukyan punched a fan during his walkout to fight Charles Oliveira 😅 pic.twitter.com/DMoX27o8H1
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) April 14, 2024
The footage shows Tsarukyan suddenly turning toward the fan and appearing to punch him. This incident sparked a lot of discussions and was a major talking point after the event.
UFC’s Reaction to the Incident
Dana White, UFC president, addressed the incident with his usual flair at the post-fight press conference.
“Yeah, you might not want to hang over things and grab people when they’re walking out,” White commented, indicating that the intense environment and the fighters’ adrenaline could lead to unexpected reactions like this.
He humorously added, “I’m sure we’re probably going to get sued but we’ll deal with that on Monday too.”
Tsarukyan Addresses Walkout Clash, Plans Future Moves
Tsarukyan was forthright in his explanation of the events.
In his words, “He showed me that he wanted to f*** punch me, and I wanted to punch him back, that’s it. No one shows me ‘f*** you’ [like that] it doesn’t matter who you are, I’m going to punch you in the face.”
He further explained the proximity as a trigger for his reaction, noting the inevitability of escalation when someone is within close range in such a charged atmosphere.
Tsarukyan’s victory over Oliveira may pave the way for future opportunities. He hoped this win would set him up for a rematch against Islam Makhachev, whom he lost to in his UFC debut in 2019.
Suggesting a lighter approach, he joked about opting for a highly choreographed dance number for his next walkout to avoid similar incidents.
