Arman Tsarukyan is scheduled to compete at RAF 09 on May 31. His opponent for the event will be Kelon Jimison. The announcement confirms the matchup but does not provide details about the weight class or bout position on the card. This represents Tsarukyan's next scheduled appearance following his recent activity. Further details about the event and other fights on the card have not been disclosed in this announcement.
Arman Tsarukyan is set to return to action on May 31 at RAF 09, where he will meet Kelon Jimison in a confirmed matchup. The announcement does not specify the weight class or where the bout falls on the card.
Tsarukyan, known by his nickname "Ahalkalakets," enters the fight as the number-one ranked lightweight contender in the world. The 29-year-old Russian fights out of American Top Team and carries a professional record of 23-3-0. Standing 170 cm tall with a 183 cm reach, the orthodox striker has built a reputation as one of the most well-rounded fighters in the division. He lands 3.85 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy while also threatening on the mat, averaging 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes.
No verified database record for Kelon Jimison was included in this announcement, and details about his background, record, or ranking have not been disclosed.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan sits at number one in the lightweight division, meaning any result carries significant rankings implications
- The weight class for the bout has not been confirmed, leaving the divisional stakes undefined for now
- The stylistic picture will sharpen once more information on Jimison becomes available
