Arman Tsarukyan defeated Kylon Jimison by technical superiority in the first period with a score of 16-4 at RAF 9. Tsarukyan now holds a 5-0 record in RAF.
Arman Tsarukyan added another victory to his résumé outside the octagon, defeating Kylon Jimison by technical superiority in the first period at RAF 9 on May 31, 2026. The final score of 16-4 gave Tsarukyan a clean 5-0 record inside the RAF promotion.
The win comes from one of the UFC lightweight division's most prominent contenders. Tsarukyan, known as "Ahalkalakets," holds a professional MMA record of 23-3-0 and is currently ranked first in the lightweight division. The 29-year-old Russian trains out of American Top Team and brings a well-rounded skillset to every appearance. Standing five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach, he operates from an orthodox stance and has built his reputation on high-volume striking, landing 3.85 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy, while also threatening opponents on the mat with 3.26 takedown attempts per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan's unbeaten run in RAF now stands at five fights, demonstrating consistent activity beyond his UFC commitments.
- A technical superiority finish, achieved by building a 12-point lead, underscores his dominance in grappling-based competition.
- As the top-ranked lightweight contender with a 23-3-0 MMA record, any additional momentum he carries into his next UFC assignment keeps him firmly in title conversation.
No data on Kylon Jimison was available in verified records, so details about his background cannot be confirmed.
