Arman Tsarukyan has confronted repercussions for his actions throughout UFC 300 on April 13. On the occasion in Las Vegas, Tsarukyan secured a notable victory over former light-weight champion Charles Oliveira, bolstering his title aspirations. Nevertheless, his conduct exterior the octagon drew vital consideration.
Throughout his walkout at T-Cell Enviornment, Tsarukyan was seen leaping towards the limitations and punching a fan. The incident occurred after the fan allegedly made abusive gestures, which Tsarukyan later claimed provoked his response. The fan apologized for his actions and acknowledged he wouldn’t pursue authorized motion in opposition to Tsarukyan or the UFC. Nonetheless, the Nevada State Athletic Fee (NSAC) needed to deal with the matter.
On April 30, the NSAC held hearings to think about disciplinary measures, together with withholding a portion of Tsarukyan’s purse. In line with MMA Junkie’s Nolan King, the fee voted to withhold 20 per cent ($31,600) of Tsarukyan’s $158,000 purse pending a proper disciplinary listening to.
On June 25, Tsarukyan discovered his destiny. The NSAC imposed a nine-month suspension retroactive to UFC 300, with a risk to scale back it to 6 months if Tsarukyan completes a video for an anti-bullying marketing campaign. Moreover, he was fined $25,000 and an additional $471.12 in charges.
If Tsarukyan completes the anti-bullying video, he might return to competitors by mid-October, aligning with the anticipated timing of his anticipated title shot in opposition to Islam Makhachev.
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