UFC 300: ‘We’re probably gonna get sued’ after Arman Tsarukyan appeared to punch fan during walkout

Arman Tsarukyan received the most important battle of his profession at UFC 300 Saturday night time, defeating former light-weight champion Charles Oliveira by cut up choice. However it’s what occurred throughout Tsarukyan’s walkout that has followers jawing the morning after.

As he was doing his walkout to the octagon, Tsarukyan obtained bodily with a fan. A number of movies have been posted on X that confirmed him, arm outstretched to shake a fan’s hand. Then Tsarukyan reacted immediately, turning towards the fan and showing to punch them.

On the post-fight information convention, UFC president and CEO Dana White commented on the incident together with his signature mix of humor and bravado.

“Yeah, you may not need to cling over issues and seize folks after they’re strolling out,” White mentioned. “These guys are all f***** overrated and no matter; I’m certain we’re in all probability going to get sued however we’ll take care of that on Monday, too.”

Tsarukyan additionally commented on what occurred after the battle, by way of Bloody Elbow.

Tsarukyan hopes that defeating Oliveira will give him a shot at a rematch in opposition to Islam Makhachev, the fighter he misplaced to in his UFC debut in 2019. If he does get that rematch, Tsarukyan could need to think about a extremely choreographed dance quantity for his walkout as a substitute of leaving himself open to be taunted by followers.