Arman Tsarukyan makes a million-dollar bet to fight Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331.

Tsarukyan at a UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/armantsarukyan

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Arman Tsarukyan has the chance to further enrich his pockets at UFC 331, scheduled for September 18th. Set to face Mauricio Ruffy in the co-main event, the 'Batman of MMA' made a $200 bet (approximately R$1,04 million) with musician and streamer N3on.

In an interview with Ariel Helwani, Tsarukyan revealed the details of the agreement and, according to the Armenian, if he enters the octagon to the sound of 'She Wanna Hang With A Indian' by N3on, the Armenian fighter will keep the bet amount.

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“We had a $200 bet. If I enter with his song, I win $200,” said Arman Tsarukyan.

Arman Tsarukyan is experiencing 'oblivion' in the UFC.

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

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Arman Tsarukyan 's career took a significant turn after the Armenian fighter withdrew from his fight against Islam Makhachev with just one day's notice. Scheduled for the main event of UFC 311 , the American Top Team athlete claimed injury during his weigh-in preparation and was replaced by Renato Moicano for the event held in January 2025. Since then, he has faced a period of declining prominence in the organization.

Despite being ranked at the top of the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg), Tsarukyan saw the division advance without his presence in the most important fights. With Makhachev's move up to welterweight (up to 77 kg), the scenario seemed favorable, but the Armenian ended up out of the title fight at UFC 317 , when Ilia Topuria defeated Charles Oliveira and won the title.

Tsarukyan returned to the octagon in December 2025 and defeated Dan Hooker by submission, but the result was not enough to put him back on the path to the title. Meanwhile, Justin Gaethje gained ground, winning the interim title against Paddy Pimblett and later unifying the belt by defeating Topuria.

Now, with a scheduled duel against Mauricio Ruffy , Arman Tsarukyan hopes that a victory over the Brazilian could put him on a collision course with champion Justin Gaethje.

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