Lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan has been booked to compete at RAF 09 on May 31, where he will face Kilon Jimison. This marks Tsarukyan's next bout following his recent UFC activity. No additional details about the matchup, such as weight class or bout placement on the card, were provided in the announcement. RAF 09 is expected to take place in Russia. The booking confirms Tsarukyan's continued activity in regional promotions alongside his UFC career.
Arman Tsarukyan is set to return to regional competition when he faces Kilon Jimison at RAF 09 on May 31, with the event expected to take place in Russia.
Tsarukyan, who fights out of American Top Team, holds a professional record of 23-3-0 and is currently ranked number one in the UFC lightweight division at just 29 years old. The Russian-born fighter stands five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach and competes as an orthodox striker. His UFC numbers reflect an active and well-rounded game: he lands 3.85 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy while also threatening consistently on the ground, averaging 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes.
No details about the bout's placement on the RAF 09 card or the contracted weight class were included in the announcement.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan is the top-ranked lightweight contender, making any fight activity relevant to the division's title picture
- The appearance at a regional Russian promotion confirms he is staying active between UFC assignments
- Kilon Jimison's record and ranking data were not available, leaving the competitive stakes of the matchup unclear for now
