Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Mixed Martial Artist, Submission Grappler, Freestyle Wrestler |
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| Nationality | Armenian |
| Date of Birth | 11/10/1996 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | Akhalkalaki, Georgia |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Arman Tsarukyan
19/09/2026
Arman Tsarukyan scored a major knockout win at UFC 331, extending his winning streak and strengthening his position among the top lightweight contenders. The result also improved his standing with UFC leadership after previous issues kept him out of a title shot for a period. The performance was widely discussed as a statement win in the division.
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Bio/Wiki
| Overview | Armenian professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC lightweight division. As of January 27, 2026, ranked #2 in UFC lightweight rankings and #15 in UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. Known for his elite wrestling background and aggressive fighting style. |
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| Career Start | Made professional MMA debut in 2015 against Shamil Olokhanov, winning by technical knockout in the first round. |
| UFC Debut | April 20, 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik against Islam Makhachev on short notice, losing via unanimous decision but earning Fight of the Night bonus. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'7" |
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| Weight | 156 lbs |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting Style | Mixed Martial Artist |
| Reach | 72" |
Personal Life
| Childhood Sports | Engaged in freestyle wrestling and ice hockey, playing for Hockey Club Amur junior team for ten years. |
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| Career Transition | At age 17, left ice hockey to focus fully on combat sports including wrestling, grappling, and pankration. |
Family
| Father | Nairi Tsarukyan (successful businessman in construction industry) |
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| Mother | Anahit Hakobyan (involved in family business) |
| Siblings | Older brother and younger sister (middle child) |
Career
| Professional Record | 24-3-0 |
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| Current Streak | 4 consecutive wins |
| Notable Victories | Olivier Aubin-Mercier, Davi Ramos, Joaquim Silva, Beneil Dariush, Charles Oliveira, Dan Hooker |
| Finish Statistics | 9 KO/TKO wins, 5 submission wins, 8 decision wins |
| Recent Achievement | Defeated Mehdi Baydulaev via rear-naked choke submission at ACBJJ 20 on December 17, 2025, winning the All-Star Title in no-gi jiu-jitsu. |
Style Quotient
| Foundation Style | Freestyle Wrestling |
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| Strengths | Submission grappling, wrestling, knockout power |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born in Georgia but family relocated to Russia when he was three years old | |
| 2. By age 18, was already driving luxury cars and living a successful lifestyle due to family business support | |
| 3. Nickname is 'Ahalkalakets' (referring to his birthplace Akhalkalaki) | |
| 4. Fights out of Krasnodar, Russia and trains with American Top Team | |
| 5. Career disclosed earnings: $250,000 USD | |
| 6. Has over 5 million followers on Instagram due to his fighting fame |
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