The crossover between combat sports and online entertainment continues to grow, with high-profile athletes and streamers increasingly sharing the spotlight.
iShowSpeed has become a central figure in that trend, regularly appearing alongside elite athletes. His energetic personality and willingness to engage physically have created several widely shared moments.
That pattern continued recently when the 21-year-old met UFC contender Arman Tsarukyan, producing another viral clip and prompting the lightweight star to share his thoughts on the streamer.
Arman Tsarukyan shares verdict on iShowSpeed after viral meeting
The two recently crossed paths at what appeared to be a party setting, where their interaction quickly gained traction online after Tsarukyan wrestled the streamer.
During the exchange, ‘Ahalkalakets’ briefly lifted Speed using wrestling control, with the streamer visibly nervous and asking him to relax as the clip spread widely online.
Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, Tsarukyan offered a light-hearted assessment of the 21-year-old following the encounter.
“He’s so funny. He’s strong, jacked. Yeah, he’s [natural]. He’s so young,” the UFC star stated.
Tsarukyan’s comments reflect a growing recognition of Speed’s physical attributes, which have already drawn attention in previous athletic challenges.
The streamer notably tested himself in a sprint race against Olympic 100-metre champion Noah Lyles, and it went surprisingly close.
iShowSpeed continues building links with MMA stars
Speed’s interaction with Tsarukyan is part of a wider trend that has seen him connect with several major MMA figures.
In 2025, his meeting with Francis Ngannou at the AFCON final went viral, adding to his growing presence around combat sports personalities.
More recently, Speed has been seen alongside Jon Jones during a stop in Albuquerque, further strengthening those connections.
He also visited the UFC Performance Institute, where he engaged in a grappling exchange with Vanessa Demopoulos on stream.
More recently, iShowSpeed DM’d Islam Makhachev on livestream, asking to send his brother to Dagestan.
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