UFC

Arman “Ahalkalakets”Tsarukyan

UFC21-3-0

Division
Lightweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 7"
Weight
155 lbs.
Reach
72"
Nationality
United States
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Fighter metrics

Wins by KO
7
Wins by submission
5
Significant strikes / fight
42.5

Striking accuracy

48%

476 landed · 990 attempted

Takedown accuracy

36%

Fight history

  • Charles Oliveira

    UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill · Apr 13, 2024

    Winner

    Split Decision · Round 3

  • Beneil Dariush

    UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan · Dec 2, 2023

    Winner

    KO/TKO · Round 1 · 1:04

  • Joaquim Silva

    UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Cannonier · Jun 17, 2023

    Winner

    KO/TKO · Round 3 · 3:25

  • Damir Ismagulov

    UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland · Dec 17, 2022

    Winner

    Unanimous Decision · Round 3

  • Mateusz Gamrot

    UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot · Jun 25, 2022

    Defeated

    Unanimous Decision · Round 5

  • Joel Alvarez

    UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green · Feb 26, 2022

    Winner

    KO/TKO · Round 2 · 1:57

  • Christos Giagos

    UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann · Sep 18, 2021

    Winner

    KO/TKO · Round 1 · 2:09

  • Matt Frevola

    UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor · Jan 23, 2021

    Winner

    Decision · Round 3

  • Davi Ramos

    UFC Fight Night: Figueredo vs. Benavidez 2 · Jul 18, 2020

    Winner

    Decision · Round 3

  • Opponent unavailable

    UFC 240: Holloway vs. Edgar · Jul 27, 2019

    Winner

    Decision · Round 3

Arman Tsarukyan Bio

Arman Tsarukyan is an active UFC lightweight known as “Ahalkalakets.” Born in Akhalkalaki, Georgia, on October 11, 1996, he began competing professionally in mixed martial arts in 2015. Before focusing on MMA, he played hockey for six years, and his combat-sports background includes wrestling and grappling competition. UFC lists him as a Pankration world champion and credits him with Master of Sports recognition in wrestling and MMA.

Tsarukyan made his UFC debut on April 20, 2019, against Islam Makhachev. He later earned notable UFC victories over Olivier Aubin-Mercier, Beneil Dariush and former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira, then submitted Dan Hooker with an arm-triangle choke in November 2025. As of September 11, 2026, UFC lists him as active in the lightweight division and training at Syndicate MMA in Las Vegas. His style combines pressure striking with takedown-oriented grappling and submission threats.

Record
21-3-0
Division
Lightweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 7"
Weight
155 lbs.
Reach
72"
Leg reach
39.50
Gym / team
Lion Heart
Nationality
United States
Birth date
Oct 11, 1996 (age 29)
Age
29
Birthplace
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Country
Armenia

Arman Tsarukyan Questions & Answers

What division does Arman Tsarukyan compete in?

He competes in the UFC lightweight division and is listed as an active athlete by the promotion as of September 11, 2026.

How tall is Arman Tsarukyan?

UFC and UFCStats list Tsarukyan at 5 feet 7 inches tall.

When was Arman Tsarukyan born?

He was born on October 11, 1996, in Akhalkalaki, Georgia.

When did Arman Tsarukyan make his UFC debut?

He made his Octagon debut on April 20, 2019, against Islam Makhachev.

Where does Arman Tsarukyan train?

UFC lists his training base as Syndicate MMA in Las Vegas, Nevada, as of September 11, 2026.

What is Arman Tsarukyan's fighting style?

He is listed by UFC as a kickboxer, while his background in wrestling and grappling is central to a game built around pressure, takedowns, ground control and submission attacks.

What are some of Arman Tsarukyan's key UFC milestones?

His UFC milestones include a split-decision victory over Charles Oliveira at UFC 300 and a submission win over Dan Hooker in November 2025.