Arman Tsarukyan kicked off American Airlines flight to Phildelphia

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Arman Tsarukyan kicked off American Airlines flight to Phildelphia

Originally posted on MyMMANews.com | By Eric Kowal | Last updated Apr 17, 2026 5:46 PM ET

UFC fighter Arman Tsarukyan and friends were removed from an American Airlines traveling from Los Angeles to Philadelphia on Thursday.

Video of the incident has surfaced online, which then prompted the airline to issue a statement.

“On April 16, American Airlines flight 513 returned to the gate at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for customers who refused to follow federal regulations,” American Airlines officials stated.

“Safety is our top priority and we expect our customers to comply with crew member instructions while on board our aircraft, which include staying seated while the aircraft is taxiing.”

New footage shows Arman Tsarukyan arguing with the flight attendant before getting kicked off the flight https://t.co/gLvUVzVbHW pic.twitter.com/9VCSC1lv6Z

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Tsarukyan was traveling to Philly for his match at RAF 08 where he faces Urijah Faber in the co-main event.

He then boarded a private flight and posted new content to Instagram stating, “I hope they’re not going to kick me out from this plane. OK guys, I’ll be five hours in Philadelphia.”