Arman Tsarukyan has revealed that his deliberate fall during a recent RAF (Ring of Fire) match against Urijah Faber was not accidental but a calculated move intended to injure his opponent.
During the bout, Tsarukyan was in a precarious position. Instead of attempting a conventional escape, he intentionally dropped to the canvas, seemingly in an attempt to inflict damage on Faber who was positioned above him. This maneuver has now been confirmed by Tsarukyan himself.
“I wanted to hurt him,” Tsarukyan stated, admitting the purposeful nature of his action. He felt that this was the most effective way to gain an advantage and inflict pain on Faber.
The incident has sparked discussion regarding sportsmanship and the lengths fighters might go to in order to win or gain an edge, even outside the traditional rules of a sanctioned MMA fight.