Arman Tsarukyan: UFC Record, Fight History & Bio

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Fighter metrics

Wins by KO: 10
Wins by submission: 6
Wins by decision: 8
Significant strikes / fight: 42.5

Striking accuracy

48%

476 landed · 990 attempted

Takedown accuracy

36%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2023-06-17 to 2026-09-19

Wins

5 / 5

Losses

0 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Mauricio Ruffy
Sep 19, 2026
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 4:56
Dan Hooker
Nov 22, 2025
Win
Submission · Round 2 · 3:34
Charles Oliveira
Apr 13, 2024
Win
Decision - Split · Round 3 · 5:00
Beneil Dariush
Dec 2, 2023
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 1:04
Joaquim Silva
Jun 17, 2023
Win
KO/TKO · Round 3 · 3:25
Damir Ismagulov
Dec 17, 2022
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Mateusz Gamrot
Jun 25, 2022
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 5 · 5:00
Joel Alvarez
Feb 26, 2022
Win
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 1:57
Christos Giagos
Sep 18, 2021
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 2:09
Matt Frevola
Jan 23, 2021
Win
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00
Davi Ramos
Jul 18, 2020
Win
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00
Olivier Aubin Mercier
Jul 27, 2019
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Islam Makhachev
Apr 20, 2019
Loss
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00

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: 24-3-0
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 30)
Age: 30
Country: Armenia

Arman Tsarukyan Questions & Answers

What division does Arman Tsarukyan compete in?

Arman Tsarukyan competes in the UFC lightweight division.

How tall is Arman Tsarukyan?

UFC lists Arman Tsarukyan at 5 feet 7 inches tall.

When did Arman Tsarukyan make his UFC debut?

Arman Tsarukyan made his UFC debut on April 20, 2019, against Islam Makhachev.

Where does Arman Tsarukyan train?

UFC lists Arman Tsarukyan as training at Syndicate MMA in Las Vegas, Nevada.

What is Arman Tsarukyan’s fighting style?

UFC lists him as a kickboxer, while his wrestling and grappling background supports a pressure-oriented style built around takedowns, ground control and submission threats.

What was one of Arman Tsarukyan’s notable UFC milestones?

At UFC 300 on April 13, 2024, Arman Tsarukyan defeated former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira by split decision.

What are some of Arman Tsarukyan’s combat-sports credentials?

UFC identifies Arman Tsarukyan as a Pankration world champion and credits him with Master of Sports recognition in wrestling and MMA.