Arman Tsarukyan and Bobby Green are two fighters who have never actually faced off in the Octagon, yet their rivalry burns hotter than some of the fiercest UFC bouts. How did it all begin? Hold onto your seats because this story isn’t your typical trash-talk tale; it’s filled with drama, hearsay, and a hotel lobby altercation that might just give soap operas a run for their money.

Rewind to 2023. Arman Tsarukyan claims he confronted Green for running his mouth behind his back, but things took a turn when Green allegedly shoved him. Green, however, sees the whole thing differently, claiming he was blindsided by Tsarukyan and his crew. The truth? As often is the case, it’s stuck in the messy realm of ‘he said, he said.’

The Armenian, clearly fired up, explained, “He was talking s–t about me, I just came and asked him, ‘Bro, don’t talk s–t about me.’ Because where I’m from, you can’t just talk; you’ve got to answer for your words.” After that? A little shove here, a push there, and that’s all, well, until now.

But Ahalkalakets’ corner man for UFC 311, Artem Levin, seems to have a steady take on the #1 contender’s temper. “Arman needs to be controlled. He always goes into a fight charged up, and when that spark flares up… a fire starts,” he said in a recent interview regarding another heated altercation. We’ll come to it shortly.

So, what is it really? Misguided passion, a flaw in his temperament, or just a generic cover-up? Do you think Tsarukyan’s emotions are what set him apart, or what will ultimately hold him back? And don’t forget, there’s a slight possibility that Tsarukyan’s privileged upbringing may be a factor in his fiery reactions.

Maybe he twitches back to the stereotypical rich kid behavior from time to time. While you think about that, here’s another question. Ever seen a UFC walkout go off-script? Forget about the usual hype music and cool demeanor. This lightweight contender made UFC 300 memorable for all the wrong reasons when he swung at a fan in the crowd.

Is Arman Tsarukyan a habitual puncher outside the Octagon?

Yes, you heard that right, Tsarukyan wasn’t only aiming at Charles Oliveira, his opponent at UFC 300. Instead, he went for a member of the crowd, even trying to lunge at another before security swooped in to calm things down. Is this the kind of chaos you want to see from your favorite fighter during a walkout? Or does it cross a line?

But after all that drama, Tsarukyan stepped into the Octagon and managed to score a split-decision victory against Oliveira. While that win should’ve been the talking point heading into his rematch with Islam Makhachev at UFC 311, it’s Tsarukyan’s walkout that’s stolen the show. It didn’t stop there. The drama followed him right into the headlines. On June 25, the Armenian was handed a nine-month suspension (reduced to six) and slapped with a $25,000 fine for the scuffle.

But hold up, our off-cage opponent, Bobby Green, reignited their long-standing feud with a one-word Instagram jab. “Sheesh.” The one-word phrase was previously directed at Mackenzie Dern during the UFC 298 weigh-ins. Short, sweet, but enough to get under Arman’s skin. If the two ever settle their differences in the Octagon, it shall be a must-see spectacle. Until then, we’re to witness the drama outside the cage, and honestly, isn’t that just as entertaining?

Now, with his rematch against Makhachev on the horizon at UFC 311, Tsarukyan has a chance to shift the narrative and show the real him. But can he channel his fiery emotions into a winning strategy, or will he let his chaos dictate his future? What do you think about Tsarukyan’s chances at UFC 311? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.