Arman Tsarukyan will meet Kylon "Magzy" Jimison at Real American Freestyle 9 on May 30 in Dallas. This is Tsarukyan's next scheduled bout following his recent UFC lightweight title fight. The announcement comes from Real American Freestyle promotion sources. Details about the bout agreement and exact fight positioning on the card remain limited in the initial report.
Arman Tsarukyan is set to return to competition outside the UFC, with the Russian lightweight contender booked to face Kylon "Magzy" Jimison at Real American Freestyle 9 on May 30 in Dallas.
Tsarukyan, known by the nickname "Ahalkalakets," carries a record of 23-3 and currently holds the number-one ranking in the UFC lightweight division at 29 years old. The American Top Team product is a well-rounded threat, averaging 3.85 significant strikes landed per minute at 50 percent accuracy while also posing a consistent grappling danger with 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes. The five-foot-seven Russian with a 72-inch reach makes this appearance at Real American Freestyle following his recent UFC lightweight title fight, marking his next competitive outing under a separate promotional banner.
Information on Kylon Jimison was not available in verified records at the time of this report. Full details surrounding the bout agreement and its positioning on the May 30 card have not been disclosed by Real American Freestyle sources beyond the initial announcement.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan is the top-ranked UFC lightweight, making any competitive appearance significant for his divisional standing and momentum.
- Real American Freestyle 9 lands a marquee name for its May 30 Dallas card, raising the event's profile considerably.
- The style matchup remains difficult to assess fully without verified data on Jimison, though Tsarukyan's well-documented striking and takedown output will set a high baseline for his opponent to manage.
