Arman Tsarukyan

Arman Tsarukyan
Tsarukyan in 2019
BornArman Nairovich Tsarukyan
(1996-10-11) October 11, 1996
Akhalkalaki, Georgia[1]
Native nameԱրման Նաիրիի Ծառուկյան
Арман Наирович Царукян
NicknameAkhalkalakets[2]
Batman[3]
NationalityArmenian
Russian[4]
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
DivisionLightweight (2015–present)
Featherweight (2017)
Reach72.5 in (184 cm)[5]
StyleFreestyle wrestling
Submission grappling
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofYerevan, Armenia
TeamLion Heart
American Top Team (2019–present)[6]
RankMaster of Sport in MMA[5]
Master of Sport in Freestyle wrestling[5]
Years active2015–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total26
Wins23
By knockout9
By submission6
By decision8
Losses3
By knockout1
By submission0
By decision2
Draws0
No contests0
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Submission grappling record
Total7
Wins6
Losses0
Draws1
Freestyle wrestling record
Total8
Wins7
Losses1

Arman Nairovich Tsarukyan[7] (Armenian: Արման Նաիրիի Ծառուկյան, Russian: Арман Наирович Царукян; IPA: [/ɐrˈman nɐjˈrovʲɪtɕ tsɐrʊˈkʲan/], born October 11, 1996) is an Armenian and Russian professional mixed martial artist, submission grappler, and freestyle wrestler. He currently competes in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of January 27, 2026, he is #2 in the Meta UFC lightweight rankings and as of June 23, 2026, he is #14 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.[8]

Background

Tsarukyan was born into an Armenian family in Akhalkalaki, Georgia, near the Armenian border.[9] Arman's father, Nairi Tsarukyan, is a businessman,[10] engaged in the construction business. Arman is the middle child with an older brother and a younger sister. The family moved to Russia when Arman was three years old to pursue better opportunities in life,[11][9] eventually settling in Khabarovsk.[12]

In his youth, Tsarukyan had multiple sporting interests. He started freestyle wrestling and fared well in the sport, but got interested in ice hockey later and continued playing it for several years.[9] He played for the junior team of Hockey Club Amur.[13] However, when Arman was approaching adulthood, he was forced to stop hockey in order to aid his father working in construction.[9] In a Q&A on UFC.com, Tsarukyan said he played ice hockey for six years before starting MMA.[5] During his wrestling career, he attained the rank of Master of Sports.[5] Before turning professional, he also earned a second Master of Sports rank in mixed martial arts.[5]

While playing hockey, he had harbored aspirations of reaching the National Hockey League (NHL), but later cited disillusionment with perceived corruption within the Russian junior hockey system as a significant factor in his departure from the sport.[14] In a Q&A on UFC.com, Tsarukyan said he won multiple wrestling and grappling tournaments in amateur competition.[5]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Tsarukyan made his professional debut in mixed martial arts in 2015 against Shamil Olokhanov and won by technical knockout in the first round. He lost his next fight against Alexander Belikh by first-round knockout. Arman continued fighting for mixed martial arts promotions in Russia and Asia, winning his next 12 fights with 9 finishes, including a first round submission victory against Belikh to avenge his first loss.[15] He compiled a 13–1 record prior to signing a four-fight contract with the UFC.[16]

In July 2018, Tsarukyan was one of the winners of the 2018 Tiger Muay Thai Tryouts in Phuket, earning a place on the professional fight team.[17]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Tsarukyan made his UFC debut against future lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, on April 20, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 149.[18] The bout featured frequent wrestling exchanges and a high pace. Tsarukyan lost via unanimous decision, and the fight was regarded by some media outlets as one of Makhachev's tougher early-career tests.[19][20] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night bonus.[21]

Tsarukyan faced Olivier Aubin-Mercier on July 27, 2019, at UFC 240 and won the fight via unanimous decision.[22]

Tsarukyan in 2024

Tsarukyan was expected to face Davi Ramos on April 11, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris.[23] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was postponed.[24][25] The bout was rescheduled for UFC Fight Night 172 on July 19, 2020.[25] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[26]

Tsarukyan was expected to face Nasrat Haqparast on January 24, 2021, at UFC 257.[27] However, on the day of the weigh-ins, Haqparast pulled out of the fight citing an illness.[28] The promotion negotiated a matchup between Tsarukyan and Matt Frevola. Tsarukyan forfeited 20% of his purse after missing weight, which went to Frevola.[29] Tsarukyan won the fight via unanimous decision.[30]

Tsarukyan faced Christos Giagos on September 18, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 192.[31] He won the fight via technical knockout in round one.[32] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[33]

As the first bout of his new four-fight contract, Tsarukyan faced Joel Álvarez on February 26, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 202.[34][35] He won the bout via ground-and-pound TKO in the second round.[36] The win also earned Tsarukyan his second consecutive Performance of the Night bonus award.[37]

Tsarukyan faced Mateusz Gamrot on June 25, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 38.[38] He lost the closely contested fight via unanimous decision.[39] 15 of 22 MMA media outlets scored the bout in favor of Tsarukyan.[40] Both fighters earned the Fight of the Night award.[41]

As the first bout of his new, four-fight contract, Tsarukyan faced Damir Ismagulov on December 17, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 216.[42][43] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[44]

Tsarukyan was scheduled to face Renato Moicano on April 29, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 45.[45] However, Moicano withdrew due to an injury and Tsarukyan was pulled from the card as well.[46][47]

Tsarukyan faced Joaquim Silva on June 17, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 47.[48] He won the bout via TKO in the third round.[49]

Tsarukyan faced Beneil Dariush on December 2, 2023, in the main event at UFC on ESPN 52.[50] He won the fight in 64 seconds by first-round knockout due to a knee to the head followed by punches.[51] The fight earned him the Performance of the Night award.[52]

Tsarukyan faced former UFC Lightweight champion Charles Oliveira on April 13, 2024, at UFC 300.[53] He won the bout by split decision.[54] 21 of 29 MMA media outlets scored the bout in favor of Tsarukyan.[55] Mike Bell, the one judge who scored the fight for Oliveira, later admitted he made a mistake and apologized to Tsarukyan.[56]

While walking to the octagon at UFC 300, Tsarukyan threw a punch at a fan who flipped him off. The fan later apologized for provoking Tsarukyan and said wouldn't pursue legal action.[57] On June 25, 2024, the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) fined Tsarukyan $25,000 and banned him from competition for nine months, making him ineligible to compete until January 12, 2025, unless he completed an NSAC-approved anti-bullying public service announcement, which would reduce the suspension to six months, making him eligible to compete on October 12, 2024.[58] After UFC lightweight champion Makhachev suffered a hand injury and was unable to make a late 2024 return, Tsarukyan decided not to do the anti-bullying PSA.[59][60]

Tsarukyan was scheduled to face Islam Makhachev in a rematch and for the UFC Lightweight Championship on January 18, 2025, at UFC 311.[61] However, Tsarukyan pulled out due to a sciatic nerve back injury during a sparring session.[62][63] He was replaced by Renato Moicano.[64]

Tsarukyan successfully weighed in on June 27, 2025, as the backup for the lightweight title bout between Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira at UFC 317.[65]

Tsarukyan faced Dan Hooker in the main event on November 22, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 265.[66] He won the fight via an arm-triangle choke submission in the second round.[67] This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award.[68]

In November 2025, after lightweight champion Ilia Topuria announced he would take time away from competition for personal reasons, the UFC booked an interim lightweight title bout between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett for UFC 324.[69] White said Tsarukyan would need to work his way back to a title shot and said he did not care about Tsarukyan’s ranking position when discussing the matchmaking decision.[70]

The booking drew criticism from fighters and media. Former lightweight champion Islam Makhachev said Tsarukyan should have gotten the title shot and questioned the promotion’s matchmaking.[71] UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier argued that a matchup between Topuria and Tsarukyan was necessary to settle the division’s top spot.[72] Journalist Ariel Helwani also criticized the decision publicly.[73]

Tsarukyan criticized the booking and later alleged the promotion favored Pimblett; Pimblett disputed the claim, while UFC chief business officer Hunter Campbell cited Tsarukyan's UFC 311 withdrawal and the Hooker weigh-in incident when explaining the matchmaking decision.[74]

Tsarukyan was reportedly set to challenge for the UFC "BMF" title in a rematch against Charles Oliveira on September 19, 2026 at UFC 331.[75] However, the bout was changed to a non-title five-round bout instead.[76] After Oliveira withdrew to mourn the death of his teammate Allan Nascimento, the promotion announced that Tsarukyan would instead face Maurício Ruffy.[77]

Professional grappling career

As a grappler, Tsarukyan competes in ACBJJ [a], where he is the inaugural holder of the ACBJJ "All Star" title.[78]

Tsarukyan won the expert middleweight division of NAGA Los Angeles on October 1, 2023, submitting all three of his opponents.[79]

Tsarukyan defeated Makkasharip Zaynukov via unanimous decision at Pit Submission Series 12, held as part of Karate Combat 54, on May 2, 2025.[80]

Tsarukyan faced Patricky "Pitbull" Freire in the main event of ADXC 10 on May 31, 2025.[81] He won the match by submission with a rear-naked choke.[82]

Tsarukyan faced former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson at ACBJJ 18 in Moscow on September 19, 2025, and won after putting Henderson unconscious with an arm-triangle choke; the official result was ruled a technical decision.[83]

Tsarukyan defeated Mehdi Baydulaev via submission with a rear-naked choke in the final minute of their main event grappling match at ACBJJ 20 on December 17, 2025, in Moscow.[84] He won the "All-Star Title" in this no-gi jiu-jitsu contest, where Baydulaev served as a last-minute replacement.[85]

Tsarukyan faced Sharabutdin Magomedov in a submission-only grappling match at Hype Fighting Championship on December 30, 2025, in Yerevan, Armenia.[86] The match ended in a draw and neither man won the title.[87]

Tsarukyan was scheduled to rematch Georgio Poullas in a submission-only grappling match at Hype Brazil on March 11, 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.[88] Poullas later withdrew from the bout, and it was removed from the event lineup.[89] Muhammad Mokaev then stepped in to replace Poullas on two days’ notice.[90] Arman won the bout via technical submission (rear-naked choke) at 7:46 of the first round after rendering Mokaev unconscious.[91]

Freestyle wrestling career

Tsarukyan made his freestyle wrestling debut against four-time NCAA Division I All-American Lance Palmer at RAF 05 on January 10, 2026 at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. He won the bout via technical fall (10–0) in the first period.[92][93][94]

Tsarukyan faced another former NCAA Division I wrestler in Georgio Poullas at RAF 06 on February 28, 2026, at Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona, United States.[95][96] He won the match by points (5–3). A post-match brawl ignited after Tsarukyan struck his opponent following his victory.[97]

Tsarukyan rematched Poullas at RAF 07 on March 28, 2026 in the main event and won by decision (9–3).[98]

Tsarukyan defeated two-time NCAA Division I National qualifier Urijah Faber at RAF 08 on April 18, 2026 in the main event and won by technical fall (13–1).[99] The bout was promoted to the main event after Henry Cejudo withdrew from the card due to an injury.[100]

Tsarukyan defeated Keelon Jimison by technical fall (16–5) at RAF 09 on May 30, 2026.[101]

Tsarukyan defeated Tony Ferguson by technical fall (10–0) at RAF 10 on June 13, 2026.[102]

He faced Kuat Khamitov at RAF Georgia on July 11, 2026.[103]

Tsarukyan faced Colby Covington at RAF 11 in the main event for the inaugural RAF Cruiserweight Crossover Championship on July 18, 2026, losing the match on points (5-3).[104] This fight earned him a Match of the Night award.[105]

Tsarukyan is scheduled to face Dillon Danis for the inaugural RAF Middleweight Crossover Championship on October 3, 2026 at RAF 14.[106]

Fighting style

Tsarukyan has been described as a pressure-oriented fighter who combines wrestling with close-range striking.[107] The same source wrote that he often works at short range and uses forward pressure to steer opponents toward the fence to set up takedowns, and reported that he does not hold a Brazilian jiu-jitsu belt rank.[107]

In January 2026, Geo Super highlighted Tsarukyan's wrestling base after he defeated Lance Palmer by technical fall (10–0) at RAF 05.[108]

Personal life

Tsarukyan is the middle child in his family, with an older brother, Artur Tsarukyan, and a younger sister.[109][110] His father, Nairi Tsarukyan, is a businessman in the construction industry.[109]

Tsarukyan is an Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Christian.[111] Raised in an Armenian household, Tsarukyan frequently carries the Armenian flag into the Octagon to bring international attention to his heritage. He has often emphasized a strong identification with his roots, noting that he is motivated by the support of Armenians worldwide.[112]

Outside of his cultural heritage, Tsarukyan has discussed his training preferences and lifestyle choices; in an interview he stated that he prefers training in the United States over Russia, citing the environment and conditions as more conducive to focused preparation.[113]

Tsarukyan is married to Milena. In early 2020, he became a father for the first time, naming his daughter after his mother; a second daughter was born in 2022.[9]

As of 2025, he is a brand ambassador through a multi-year branding deal between the UFC and Spribe.[114]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Submission grappling

Freestyle wrestling

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
26 matches 23 wins 3 losses
By knockout 9 1
By submission 6 0
By decision 8 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 23–3 Dan Hooker Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker November 22, 2025 2 3:34 Al Rayyan, Qatar Performance of the Night.
Win 22–3 Charles Oliveira Decision (split) UFC 300 April 13, 2024 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States UFC Lightweight title eliminator.
Win 21–3 Beneil Dariush KO (knee and punches) UFC on ESPN: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan December 2, 2023 1 1:04 Austin, Texas, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 20–3 Joaquim Silva TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Vettori vs. Cannonier June 17, 2023 3 3:25 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 19–3 Damir Ismagulov Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland December 17, 2022 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 18–3 Mateusz Gamrot Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot June 25, 2022 5 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 18–2 Joel Álvarez TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green February 26, 2022 2 1:57 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 17–2 Christos Giagos TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann September 18, 2021 1 2:09 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 16–2 Matt Frevola Decision (unanimous) UFC 257 January 24, 2021 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Catchweight (157 lb) bout; Tsarukyan missed weight.
Win 15–2 Davi Ramos Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2 July 18, 2020 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win 14–2 Olivier Aubin-Mercier Decision (unanimous) UFC 240 July 27, 2019 3 5:00 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Loss 13–2 Islam Makhachev Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik April 20, 2019 3 5:00 Saint Petersburg, Russia Fight of the Night.
Win 13–1 Felipe Olivieri KO (head kick) League S-70: Plotforma Cup 2018 August 22, 2018 3 1:25 Sochi, Russia
Win 12–1 Júnior Assunção Decision (unanimous) Modern Fighting Pankration 220 May 26, 2018 3 5:00 Khabarovsk, Russia Defended the FEMFP Lightweight Championship.
Win 11–1 Wu Haotian TKO (spinning back kick to the body and punches) Gods of War World MMA Championship March 24, 2018 3 0:31 Beijing, China
Win 10–1 Takenori Sato Decision (unanimous) Modern Fighting Pankration 214 December 2, 2017 3 5:00 Khabarovsk, Russia Won the FEMFP Lightweight Championship.
Win 9–1 Kim Kyung-pyo Decision (unanimous) Road FC 43 October 28, 2017 3 5:00 Seoul, South Korea
Win 8–1 Márcio Breno Submission (rear-naked choke) League S-70: Plotforma Cup 2017 August 8, 2017 1 2:54 Sochi, Russia Return to Lightweight.
Win 7–1 Nizamuddin Ramazanov Submission (rear-naked choke) Modern Fighting Pankration 209 May 13, 2017 1 2:27 Khabarovsk, Russia Featherweight debut.
Win 6–1 Gustavo Wurlitzer Submission (rear-naked choke) Octagon Fighting Sensation 11 March 4, 2017 1 3:22 Moscow, Russia
Win 5–1 Alexander Belikh Submission (guillotine choke) Modern Fighting Pankration: Eastern Rubicon 2 December 10, 2016 1 2:51 Khabarovsk, Russia
Win 4–1 Dmitriy Shkrabiy TKO (punches) Modern Fighting Pankration 204 November 5, 2016 1 2:21 Vladivostok, Russia
Win 3–1 Alexander Merezhko Submission (anaconda choke) Modern Fighting Pankration: Governor's Pankration Cup 2016 October 21, 2016 2 1:28 Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia
Win 2–1 Ali Khaibulaev KO (punch) Modern Fighting Pankration: Cup of Administration in Modern Pankration May 6, 2016 1 0:33 Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia
Loss 1–1 Alexander Belikh KO (punch) Modern Fighting Pankration: Eastern Rubicon December 12, 2015 1 0:30 Khabarovsk, Russia
Win 1–0 Shamil Olokhanov TKO (punches) Modern Fighting Pankration: Assault Nights of Spassk 2015 September 25, 2015 1 2:47 Spassk-Dalny, Russia Lightweight debut.

[118]

Freestyle wrestling record

Freestyle matches
Res. Record Opponent Score Date Event Location
RAF 11 for the inaugural RAF Cruiserweight Crossover Championship.
Loss 7–1 United States Colby Covington 3–5 July 18, 2026 RAF 11: Tsarukyan vs. Covington United States Milwaukee, Wisconsin[119]
RAF Georgia at 185 lb middleweight limit.
Win 7–0 Kazakhstan Kuat Khamitov TF 11–0 July 11, 2026 RAF Georgia: Dvalishvili vs. Cejudo Georgia (country) Tbilisi, Georgia
RAF 10 at 175 lb middleweight limit.
Win 6–0 United States Tony Ferguson TF 10–0 June 13, 2026 RAF 10: Chimaev vs. Danis United States St. Louis, Missouri
RAF 09 at 175 lb middleweight limit.
Win 5–0 United States Keelon Jimison TF 16–5 May 30, 2026 RAF 09: Steveson vs. Romanov United States Arlington, Texas
RAF 08 at 175 lb middleweight limit.
Win 4–0 United States Urijah Faber TF 13–1 April 18, 2026 RAF 08: Tsarukyan vs. Faber United States Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
RAF 07 at 175 lb middleweight limit.
Win 3–0 United States Georgio Poullas 9–3 March 28, 2026 RAF 07: Tsarukyan vs. Poullas 2 United States Tampa, Florida
RAF 06 at 175 lb middleweight limit.
Win 2–0 United States Georgio Poullas 5–3 February 28, 2026 RAF 06: Cejudo vs. Faber United States Tempe, Arizona[96][95]
RAF 05 at 170 lb catchweight limit.
Win 1–0 United States Lance Palmer TF 10–0 January 10, 2026 RAF 05: Covington vs. Rockhold United States Sunrise, Florida[94]

Submission grappling record

6 Matches, 5 Wins, 0 Losses, 1 Draw
Win6–0–1India Ankit BaiyanpuriaSubmission (armbar)Hype FC: ArmeniaAugust 1, 2026Armenia Yerevan, Armenia
Win5–0–1England Muhammad MokaevTechnical submission (rear-naked choke)Hype FC: BrazilMarch 11, 2026Brazil Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Draw4–0–1Russia Sharabutdin MagomedovDrawHype FC: Akopyan vs. OevDecember 30, 2025Armenia Yerevan, Armenia
Win4–0Russia Mehdi BaydulaevSubmission (rear-naked choke)ACBJJ 20December 17, 2025Russia Moscow, Russia
Win3–0United States Benson HendersonTechnical decision (arm-triangle choke)ACBJJ 18September 19, 2025Russia Moscow, Russia[83]
Win2–0Brazil Patricky "Pitbull" FreireSubmission (rear-naked choke)ADXC 10May 31, 2025Russia Moscow, Russia
Win1–0Russia Makkasharip ZaynukovDecision (unanimous)Karate Combat 54May 2, 2025United Arab Emirates Dubai, United Arab Emirates[80]

Notes

  1. ↑ Absolute Championship Akhmat (ACA) refers to its grappling brand as Absolute Championship of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (ACBJJ).

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