Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Mixed Martial Artist, Submission Grappler, Freestyle Wrestler |
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| Nationality | Armenian |
| Date of Birth | 11/10/1996 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Akhalkalaki, Georgia |
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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. |
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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 | 23-3-0 |
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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 |