Last fightWinvs Mauricio Ruffy
KO/TKO (R1 · 4:56)UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2
- Pro record 24-3-0
- UFC record 11-2-0
- Outside the UFC 13-1-0
- 6 UFC wins in a row
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Chimaev and Tsarukyan attack Dillon Danis at RAF 14 press conference
Khamzat Chimaev and Arman Tsarukyan physically attacked Dillon Danis at the RAF 14 press conference in Las Vegas. The altercation broke out during the event's media appearance.
Arman Tsarukyan told lightweight title shot comes early 2027
Arman Tsarukyan says he has been assured his next fight will be for the UFC lightweight title, expected at the beginning of 2027. He said he would drop to 145 pounds if not given a shot at 155, but plans to stay at lightweight. Tsarukyan is on a six-fight UFC winning streak after knocking out Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331 in September, while champion Justin Gaethje's retirement consideration and talk of a Gaethje-Ilia Topuria rematch had clouded the picture.
Arman Tsarukyan Shows Off Armenian Pasta Cooking Skills, Calls His Dish "Super
🇦🇲 Arman Tsarukyan is showing off his cooking skills by making Armenian pasta, and after taking a bite, the UFC lightweight contender gives his creation a simple verdict: “Super.” 🍝 Bro cooked the meal, tasted it, and approved his own work. Michelin star incoming. 👨🍳 WOULD YOU TRY CHEF ARMAN'S ARMENIAN PASTA? 👀 #ufc #outdoorcooking #armantsarukyan #armenia #pasta
Paddy Pimblett Predicts Gaethje vs. Tsarukyan and McGregor Return vs. Holloway, Topuria Next
In a recent interview, Paddy predicted that Justin Gaethje could face Arman Tsarukyan, while Max Holloway could potentially welcome Conor McGregor back to the Octagon 🔥 If those fights happen, that could leave Ilia Topuria as Paddy’s next opponent. Nothing official yet, but Paddy might be onto something here 👀 [ via @alloutfighting ]
Arman Tsarukyan Tapes Earbuds in Place to Cope With Cauliflower Ears
Arman Tsarukyan has found a solution to one of the problems that comes with having cauliflower ears. 😭 Bro has to tape his earbuds in just to keep them from falling out. “This is how we live. So the earbuds don’t fall out. Don’t break your ears.” 😂 WOULD YOU TAKE CAULIFLOWER EARS AS A TRADE-OFF FOR BECOMING AN ELITE GRAPPLER? 🤔 #ufc #mma #armantsarukyan #cauliflowerear #armenia
RAF 14 to air in 40 AMC theaters, first Olympic-style wrestling on big screen
Real American Freestyle has partnered with AMC Theatres to show its events on the big screen, starting with RAF 14 on Oct. 23. Forty select AMC locations across 10 major wrestling markets, including Chicago, New York, Phoenix and Philadelphia, will stream the card, with advance tickets on sale. RAF 14 is headlined by a matchup for the inaugural middleweight crossover title as Arman Tsarukyan faces Dillon Danis, while Khamzat Chimaev meets Robbie Lawler in the co-main event.
Frequently asked questions
What is Arman Tsarukyan's professional MMA record?
Arman Tsarukyan has a professional MMA record of 24-3-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Arman Tsarukyan's UFC record?
Arman Tsarukyan's UFC record is 11-2-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 13-1-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Arman Tsarukyan fight next?
Arman Tsarukyan does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Arman Tsarukyan?
Arman Tsarukyan is 30 years old, born October 11, 1996.
How tall is Arman Tsarukyan?
Arman Tsarukyan stands 170 cm (5'7") tall, with a 183 cm (72") reach.
Where is Arman Tsarukyan from?
Arman Tsarukyan is from Russia and competes in the Lightweight division.
What is Arman Tsarukyan's UFC ranking?
Arman Tsarukyan is ranked #2 in the UFC Lightweight division.
What is Arman Tsarukyan's nickname?
Arman Tsarukyan is known as "Ahalkalakets".
When was Arman Tsarukyan's last fight?
Arman Tsarukyan last fought on September 19, 2026 at UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2, defeating Mauricio Ruffy by KO/TKO in round 1.
What were the scorecards for Arman Tsarukyan vs Charles Oliveira?
Arman Tsarukyan defeated Charles Oliveira by split decision at UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill on April 13, 2024. The official scorecards were Mike Bell 28-29, Adalaide Byrd 29-28, Ron McCarthy 29-28 (winner's score first).
What were the scorecards for Arman Tsarukyan vs Damir Ismagulov?
Arman Tsarukyan defeated Damir Ismagulov by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland on December 17, 2022. All three judges (Mike Bell, Sal D'amato, Ron McCarthy) scored the fight 30-27 in Arman Tsarukyan's favor.
Arman Tsarukyan scouting report
Arman Tsarukyan (Russia) is a 30-year-old lightweight, ranked #2 in the division, who is 24-3 as a pro and 11-2 in the UFC (13-1 outside it). He debuted at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik on April 20, 2019; five of his 11 UFC wins came by KO/TKO, one by submission and five by decision; he has won his last six UFC bouts; his UFC wins include Charles Oliveira (now ranked #3 at lightweight), Mauricio Ruffy (now ranked #8 at lightweight) and Dan Hooker (now ranked #13 at lightweight). He absorbs 1.8 significant strikes per minute (lightweight average: 4.2; 4th percentile of 99 active lightweights with at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of fight time) and spends 43% of fight time in control (average: 19.8%; 93rd percentile). At 67 inches, he is 3 inches shorter than the lightweight average (70 inches). Last fight: KO/TKO win over Mauricio Ruffy, then 5-1 in the UFC, on September 19, 2026 (UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2). No next fight is booked.
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of October 17, 2026); not AI-written.
Arman Tsarukyan vs the lightweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 13 UFC bouts (2:32:05 of fight time).
| Stat | Tsarukyan | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 3.8575 in 2:32:05 | 4.4 | 35 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 49.9%575 of 1,152 landed | 47.3% | 63 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 1.8269 in 2:32:05 | 4.2 | 4 |
| Significant strike defense | 54.9%328 of 597 avoided | 53% | 64 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 3.333 in 2:32:05 | 1.6 | 88 |
| Takedown accuracy | 34.7%33 of 95 landed | 36.3% | 42 |
| Takedown defense | 75%30 of 40 stopped | 64.6% | 72 |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.11 in 2:32:05 | 0.5 | 36 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.44 in 2:32:05 | 0.4 | 56 |
| Control time | 43%1:05:22 of 2:32:05 | 19.8% | 93 |
| Average fight time | 11:4213 bouts | 10:23 | 73 |
| Height | 170 cm67″ | 178 cm70″ | |
| Reach | 183 cm72″ | 182 cm71.6″ |
- Division average and percentile: 99 active lightweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
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UFC record: 11-2
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- ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
- WUFC record after this bout: 11-2-0Mauricio Ruffy#8Pro record now: 14-3-0UFC record entering: 5-1-0KO/TKOR1 4:56UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2Sep 19, 2026Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 10-2-0Dan Hooker#13Pro record now: 24-15-0UFC record entering: 14-8-0SUBR2 3:34UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. HookerNov 22, 2025Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 9-2-0Charles Oliveira#3Pro record now: 37-11-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 22-9-0 (1 NC)DECUFC 300: Pereira vs. HillApr 13, 2024Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 8-2-0Beneil Dariush#15Pro record now: 23-8-1UFC record entering: 16-5-1KO/TKOR1 1:04UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs. TsarukyanDec 2, 2023Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 7-2-0Joaquim SilvaPro record now: 14-6-0UFC record entering: 5-3-0KO/TKOR3 3:25UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. CannonierJun 17, 2023Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 6-2-0Damir IsmagulovPro record now: 24-3-0UFC record entering: 5-0-0DECUFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. StricklandDec 17, 2022Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 5-2-0Mateusz Gamrot#10Pro record now: 26-5-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 3-1-0DECUFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. GamrotJun 25, 2022Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 5-1-0Joel AlvarezPro record now: 23-5-0UFC record entering: 4-1-0KO/TKOR2 1:57UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. GreenFeb 26, 2022Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 4-1-0Christos GiagosPro record now: 20-12-0UFC record entering: 5-4-0KO/TKOR1 2:09UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. SpannSep 18, 2021Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 3-1-0Matt FrevolaPro record now: 11-6-1UFC record entering: 2-1-1DECUFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregorJan 23, 2021Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 2-1-0Davi RamosPro record now: 10-4-0UFC record entering: 4-2-0DECUFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2Jul 18, 2020Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-1-0Olivier Aubin-MercierPro record now: 11-5-0UFC record entering: 7-4-0DECUFC 240: Holloway vs. EdgarJul 27, 2019Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 0-1-0Islam MakhachevChampionPro record now: 29-1-0UFC record entering: 5-1-0DECUFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. OleinikApr 20, 2019Result & stats