Arman Tsarukyan will face Kuat Khamitov at RAF Georgia on July 11, joining an already stacked card for the event.
Arman Tsarukyan has been booked to face Kuat Khamitov at RAF Georgia on July 11, adding another marquee matchup to what is shaping up to be a loaded card.
Tsarukyan enters the bout as the number-one ranked lightweight contender in the UFC, carrying a record of 23-3-0. The 29-year-old Russian, who trains out of American Top Team, is one of the most well-rounded fighters in the division. Standing five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach, he combines a high output striking game — landing 3.85 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy — with serious grappling credentials, averaging 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes. That combination of offensive tools across multiple disciplines makes him a dangerous opponent for anyone at 155 pounds.
Khamitov's verified data was not available at the time of this report, so a full statistical breakdown of his profile cannot be provided.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan holds the top contender spot at lightweight, meaning his performance at RAF Georgia carries direct divisional title implications.
- The matchup adds significant star power to the July 11 card, which was already described as stacked ahead of this announcement.
- Tsarukyan's balanced skill set — strong volume striking combined with elite takedown output — sets the stage for a stylistically compelling contest.
