Arman Tsarukyan has a fight scheduled for May 31st at RAF 09 against Keelon Jimison. This announcement confirms Tsarukyan's return to the Russian promotion following his UFC career. The bout represents another high-profile matchup for the RAF organization. Additional details about the event or specific fight terms were not provided in the original post.
Arman Tsarukyan is set to compete at RAF 09 on May 31, taking on Keelon Jimison in a confirmed booking for the Russian promotion.
Tsarukyan, 29, enters the bout as one of the most decorated lightweights in the sport. The Russian fighter, who trains out of American Top Team, holds a professional record of 23-3-0 and currently sits ranked number one in the lightweight division. Standing five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach, "Ahalkalakets" is a well-rounded threat who lands 3.85 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy while also averaging 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes — a combination that makes him dangerous in all phases of a fight. The RAF matchup marks his return to the Russian promotion following his UFC career.
No verified record or ranking information for Keelon Jimison was available in the AgentMMA database at the time of this report.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan is the top-ranked lightweight in the world, making any appearance a significant event regardless of promotion
- RAF continues to attract elite-level talent, and this booking reinforces the organization's standing as a destination for high-profile fights
- The stylistic combination of Tsarukyan's striking output and takedown volume should make for a compelling contest
