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UFC contender on Dana Whiteâs radar reacts after unusual flight removal
TL;DR
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan faces renewed scrutiny after being removed from a flight. Dana White has previously criticized Tsarukyan's behavior, although he has been working to improve his image.
Key points
- Arman Tsarukyan is a UFC lightweight contender.
- Dana White has criticized Tsarukyan's behavior in the past.
- Tsarukyan has been working to improve his public image.
- He was recently removed from a flight, raising concerns.
- Tsarukyan has participated in grappling matches and livestreams.
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Arman Tsarukyanâs behaviour outside the cage has often divided opinion, with Dana White previously saying he needs to stop âbeing a maniacâ. Despite that, the lightweight contender had been rebuilding his image.
After missing out on a title shot, Tsarukyan stayed active through grappling matches and livestream collaborations. That approach helped him gain popularity and shift perception in recent months.
However, an incident last Thursday has raised fresh concerns.
Arman Tsarukyan reportedly removed from American Airlines flight
Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
Tsarukyan was reportedly removed from an American Airlines flight travelling from Los Angeles to Philadelphia, alongside two friends.
According to content creator Adam Zubayraev, the situation unfolded due to Tsarukyan using his phone during takeoff.
That explanation raised eyebrows, as passengers are typically allowed to use devices if they are set to airplane mode.
The unusual nature of the claim quickly attracted attention across social media platforms.
Limited clarity as Arman Tsarukyan responds to incident
Details around what happened on board remain unclear, with no official explanation provided by American Airlines or even the UFC star.
Tsarukyan later posted an image on his Instagram story showing a flight attendant, and he captioned the picture writing: ârude and unprofessional.â
The 29-year-old Armenian also shared a video mocking the incident while travelling on a private jet.
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Q&A
Why was Arman Tsarukyan removed from the flight?
The specific reasons for Tsarukyan's removal from the flight have not been disclosed, but it has raised concerns about his behavior.
What has Dana White said about Arman Tsarukyan's behavior?
Dana White has previously described Tsarukyan as needing to stop 'being a maniac' due to his controversial behavior outside the cage.
How has Arman Tsarukyan been trying to rebuild his image?
Tsarukyan has been staying active through grappling matches and livestream collaborations to gain popularity and shift public perception.
