Arman Tsarukyan has been matched against Kylon "Magzi" Jimison for RAF09, scheduled for May 30 in Dallas, Texas. This marks another bout for Tsarukyan under the Real American Freestyle banner. The announcement was made via social media by RealAmricanFreestyle. Details about the weight class and bout position on the card have not been disclosed. This fight comes as Tsarukyan continues his activity outside the UFC.
Arman Tsarukyan is set to compete at Real American Freestyle 09 on May 30 in Dallas, Texas, where he will take on Kylon "Magzi" Jimison in a matchup announced via the promotion's social media channels.
Tsarukyan, 29, is one of the most decorated lightweights in the sport, carrying a 23-3-0 record and the number-one divisional ranking at 155 pounds. The Russian fighter, who trains out of American Top Team, stands five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach and operates out of an orthodox stance. His game is well-rounded and relentless — he lands 3.85 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy and adds consistent wrestling pressure with 3.26 takedown attempts per 15 minutes. The RAF09 booking continues a pattern of Tsarukyan staying active outside the UFC.
No verified database entry was available for Jimison, and the promotion has not publicly disclosed the weight class or the bout's position on the card at the time of announcement.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan is the UFC's top-ranked lightweight, making any competitive activity outside the organization worth monitoring for the division
- The weight class for this contest has not been confirmed, leaving key context about the matchup unresolved
- Real American Freestyle continues to attract established UFC-ranked talent, raising the profile of the regional promotion
