Training in mixed martial arts is inherently high-impact, pushing athletes and their partners to physical limits. However, even in controlled environments, unexpected incidents can occur. UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan recently experienced a moment of unintentional high-velocity physics during a training session, resulting in a scene both surprising and, perhaps, a little cautionary.
The incident, captured on video and shared by Tsarukyan, occurred during pad work. Tsarukyan was practicing techniques with a coach inside a training cage. As he executed a powerful spinning back kick, its force propelled the coach directly towards the perimeter. Critically, a section of the cage perimeter – specifically, a door – was apparently unsecured or open. The momentum from the strike, combined with the lack of a physical barrier, sent the coach flying backward and out of the cage, landing on the floor outside.
The immediate aftermath showed Tsarukyan reacting with concern, ceasing his drill and rushing to check on his coach. While the full extent of the coach`s condition wasn`t detailed, the visual was stark – a human projectile courtesy of a well-aimed kick and an improperly secured exit. Tsarukyan himself acknowledged the situation with a touch of pointed humor on social media, posting the clip with a simple, albeit significant, plea: “Can somebody please keep the cage closed?” This highlights the perhaps obvious, yet momentarily overlooked, safety protocol.
This event serves as a vivid, albeit slightly dramatic, demonstration of the power generated by professional MMA fighters. A strike intended for a pad, under slightly altered circumstances (the open door), became a mechanism for unintended ejection. It underscores the importance of vigilance in maintaining safe training environments, where even minor oversights, like an unlocked door, can lead to unexpected outcomes.
For Tsarukyan, whose recent career trajectory has seen its share of unexpected turns – from a late injury preventing a title shot to navigating the backup fighter role – this training mishap adds another peculiar footnote to his year, albeit one with a lighter, albeit cautionary, tone.
While the incident provides a moment of viral spectacle and a reminder of MMA`s raw power, the takeaway for training environments is clear: check the doors. Safety protocols, no matter how basic, are fundamental when dealing with forces capable of launching a grown human through an opening.
