About Arman Tsarukyan
Arman Nairovich Tsarukyan is an Armenian professional mixed martial artist, submission grappler, and freestyle wrestler. He competes in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of January 27, 2026, he is #2 in the UFC lightweight rankings and as of March 17, 2026, he is #15 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. He compiled a 13–1 record prior to signing a four-fight contract with the UFC. In a Q&A on UFC.com, Tsarukyan said he won multiple wrestling and grappling tournaments in amateur competition. Tsarukyan made his professional debut in mixed martial arts in 2015 against Shamil Olokhanov and won by technical knockout in the first round. 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.
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