Not only did Tsarukyan end up punching a fan on the way to the cage, a fan grabbed Oliveira’s hand and refused to let go. UFC 300 fans be wildin’.
Things are getting heated at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. During the walkouts for the Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan fight, both athletes got accosted by fans on the way to the cage.
It’s unclear what started the incident between a fan and Tsarukyan, but Arman stepped right to the side of the tunnel and swings a punch at someone in the crowd.
Security ended up dragging the angry lightweight fighter away from the barrier to stop the scuffle. He then jumped back steps later to attack another fan.
Arman vs the crowd next #UFC300 pic.twitter.com/hyaekjSHim
— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) April 14, 2024
Tsarukyan was not in a good mood. Moments later he faked as if he was about to attack the crowd again, trying to spook whoever was talking trash at him.
Arman Tsarukyan Punched a fan walking out lol… Dude has bad angerrr lol pic.twitter.com/KLhOuZFgzY
— #LEARLOCKS (@LEARLOCKS) April 14, 2024
Arman Tsarukyan getting into it with people in the crowd. #UFC300 pic.twitter.com/fmgyMZ7XjT
— Hairy Hiker (@TAspinallFan) April 14, 2024
Then came Oliveira’s walkout. “Do Bronx” was lost in the moment and extended his arms out. Some dope fan grabbed his hand and refused to let go, dragging him to the side.
Some Dumb ass Fan Almost Yanked Charles Oliviera’s Arm Out its Socket on His Walk To The Octagon #UFC300 pic.twitter.com/XEJb3FsCXE
— MMA WIZZ (@themmawizz) April 14, 2024
It will be interesting to hear what Tsarukyan has to say about the incident, and how the UFC will react to the near brawl with a member of the public. We’ll keep you updated as we find out more information … after the real fight between Oliveira and Tsarukyan concludes.