UFC, Arman Tsarukyan avoid potential lawsuit after fan at the center of viral punch video speaks out

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The fan at the center of a viral video that showed UFC fighter Arman Tsarukyan throwing punches in his direction before his bout against Charles Oliveira on Saturday is speaking out after UFC President Dana White expressed concern over a potential lawsuit.

The incident took place as Tsarukyan was walking out toward the octagon for his UFC 300 fight against Olveria. Videos shared online appeared to show the 27-year-old fighter throwing a punch at a fan before being ushered forward by security. 

Charles Oliveira of Brazil, right, exchanges strikes with Arman Tsarukyan in their lightweight fight at T-Mobile Arena on April 13, 2024 in Las Vegas. (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

It was not immediately clear if Tsarukyan hit the fan or what prompted that altercation, but on Monday, the man came forward to clear a few things up. 

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Obed Ardon told Bloody Elbow that he was attending the fight with his brother, and while getting caught up in the excitement, he flipped Tsarukyan off as he was walking by. 

"I’d like to apologize to Arman for provoking him by flipping him off. I was buzzing all day and the moment got to me," he said. 

"It was my first time attending a live UFC event, and it was absolutely incredible. I’m glad the incident wasn’t as bad as it could have been. I do want to make clear that I didn’t pull him towards me, yell out offensive words or anything of that nature. I flipped him off nothing else. Congrats to Arman on a great performance and best of luck to him against whoever he fights for the title."

Arman Tsarukyan of Georgia prepares to fight in a lightweight fight during