Fan Punched by Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300 Declares No Intention to Sue, Hopes for Tickets to UFC 303

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16/04/2024 20h18

In a surprising turn of events, a fight fan who was punched by lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan during his walkout at UFC 300 has come forward, stating that he has no plans to sue. Instead, he expressed his desire to attend the upcoming UFC 303 event.

Arman Tsarukyan made headlines at UFC 300 not only for his thrilling victory over Charles Oliveira, but also for an incident that occurred during his walkout. In a video that quickly went viral, Tsarukyan appeared to strike a fan in the crowd. UFC President Dana White even commented on the incident, anticipating that the fan might take legal action.

However, the fan, identified as Ardon, has now clarified the situation. In an interview with Bloody Elbow, Ardon admitted to provoking Tsarukyan by flipping him off, but insisted that he didn't engage in any other offensive behavior. He apologized to Tsarukyan for his actions, explaining that the excitement of his first live UFC event had gotten the better of him.

Amidst the aftermath, Ardon was quick to address White's suggestion of a lawsuit, stating that suing never crossed his mind. He expressed relief that the incident wasn't as severe as it could have been and stated his only concern was avoiding expulsion from the event. Instead, Ardon took the opportunity to thank Dana White for organizing an amazing UFC 300 card and seized the chance to request tickets for himself and his friends to UFC 303.

As fans eagerly await Dana White's response, the focus now shifts to UFC 303 and the potential resolution between Arman Tsarukyan and the fan he inadvertently struck. While the details of UFC 303 are yet to be unveiled, fans are curious to see if White will grant Ardon's request and provide him with tickets to the upcoming event.

Tsarukyan's victory over Oliveira at UFC 300 has undoubtedly solidified his position in the lightweight division. The controversy surrounding the fan incident, however, has added an unexpected twist to his recent success. With his next opponent yet to be determined, Tsarukyan will be looking to put the incident behind him and focus on his journey towards a title shot.

The UFC community will be intrigued to see how this situation unfolds, both in terms of any potential resolution between Tsarukyan and Ardon, as well as whether Dana White will grant the fan's wish for tickets to UFC 303.

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