Arman Tsarukyan

"Ahalkalakets"

24-3-0#2Lightweight #13Men's Pound-for-Pound★ 7bonuses

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Amateur MMA 3-2Grappling 5-0-1Wrestling 6-1

Last fight: Win vs Maurício Ruffy · TKO · Sep 19, 2026

24-3-0 · 16 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

WINvs Maurício RuffyTKO · R1 4:56

UFCCrypto.com UFC 331·September 19, 2026

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Arman Tsarukyan holds a professional MMA record of 24-3-0. Tsarukyan has won 24 fights: 10 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 8 by decision. Of 3 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Tsarukyan lands 3.78 significant strikes per minute with 50% accuracy and averages 3.25 takedowns per 15 minutes. Tsarukyan also has 6 recorded Grappling bouts. Tsarukyan also has 7 recorded wrestling bouts. Most recent fight: September 19, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'7"170 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 72"183 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Oct 11, 1996
Age: 30
Nationality: Armenia
Birthplace: Akhalkalaki, Georgia

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Career history

WIN
vs Maurício Ruffy
Crypto.com UFC 331· Sep 19, 2026· Lightweight· 24-3 vs 13-3
TKO
R1 · 4:56
POTN
WIN
vs Dan Hooker
UFC Qatar: Tsarukyan vs Hooker· Nov 22, 2025· Lightweight· 23-3 vs 24-13
SUB
R2 · 3:34
POTN
WIN
vs Charles Oliveira
UFC 300: Pereira vs Hill· Apr 13, 2024· Lightweight· 22-3 vs 34-10
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Beneil Dariush
UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs Tsarukyan· Dec 2, 2023· Lightweight· 21-3 vs 22-6-1
TKO
R1 · 1:04
POTN
WIN
vs Joaquim Silva
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs Cannonier· Jun 17, 2023· Lightweight· 20-3 vs 12-4
TKO
R3 · 3:25
WIN
vs Damir Ismagulov
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Strickland· Dec 17, 2022· Lightweight· 19-3 vs 24-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Mateusz Gamrot
UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs Gamrot· Jun 25, 2022· Lightweight· 18-3 vs 21-1
UD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Joel Álvarez
UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs Green· Feb 26, 2022· Lightweight· 18-2 vs 19-3
TKO
R2 · 1:57
POTN
WIN
vs Christos Giagos
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs Spann· Sep 18, 2021· Lightweight· 17-2 vs 19-9
TKO
R1 · 2:09
POTN
WIN
vs Matt Frevola
UFC 257: Poirier vs McGregor 2· Jan 24, 2021· Lightweight· 16-2 vs 8-2-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Davi Ramos
UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs Benavidez· Jul 19, 2020· Lightweight· 15-2 vs 10-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Olivier Aubin-Mercier
UFC 240: Holloway vs Edgar· Jul 27, 2019· Lightweight· 14-2 vs 11-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Islam Makhachev
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Oleinik· Apr 20, 2019· Lightweight· 13-2 vs 17-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Felipe Olivieri
S-70: Plotforma Cup 2018· Aug 22, 2018· Lightweight· 13-1 vs 15-6
TKO
R3 · 1:25
WIN
vs Junior Assuncao×2Title bout · Title win #2
MFP 220: Mayor's Cup 2018· May 26, 2018· Lightweight· 12-1 vs 16-7
UD
WIN
vs Haotian Wu
Gods of War World MMA Championship· Mar 24, 2018· Lightweight· 11-1 vs 26-13-2
TKO
R3 · 0:31
WIN
vs Takenori Sato×1Title bout · Title win #1
MFP 214: Eastern Frontier· Dec 2, 2017· Lightweight· 10-1 vs 19-12-7
UD
WIN
vs Kyung Pyo Kim
Road FC 43· Oct 28, 2017· Lightweight· 9-1 vs 6-2
UD
WIN
vs Marcio Breno Rodrigues Braga
S-70: Plotforma Cup 2017· Aug 8, 2017· Lightweight· 8-1 vs 17-6
SUB
R1 · 2:54
WIN
vs Nizamuddin Ramazanov
MFP/WSOF GLOBAL· May 13, 2017· Featherweight· 7-1 vs 6-2
SUB
R1 · 2:31
WIN
vs Gustavo Wurlitzer
Octagon Fighting Sensation 11· Mar 4, 2017· Lightweight· 6-1 vs 17-19
SUB
R1 · 1:58
WIN
vs Alexander Belikh
MFP: Cup of the Eastern Borders 2· Dec 10, 2016· 5-1 vs 5-3
SUB
R1 · 2:51
WIN
vs Dmitriy Shkrabiy
MFP 204: Cup Of Vladivostok 2016· Nov 5, 2016· Lightweight· 4-1 vs 1-1
TKO
R1 · 2:23
WIN
vs Alexander Merezhko
Far Eastern Modern Pankration Federation· Oct 21, 2016· 3-1 vs 10-3
SUB
WIN
vs Ali Khaibulaev
MFP· May 6, 2016· Lightweight· 2-1 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 0:33
LOSS
vs Alexander Belikh
MFP: Cup of the Western Borders· Dec 12, 2015· Lightweight· 1-1 vs 4-1
TKO
R1 · 0:30
WIN
vs Shamil Olokhanov
MFP: Assault Nights Of Spassk 2015· Sep 25, 2015· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 2:47

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseFreestyle WrestlingNo-Gi GrapplingCombat Sambo

2018Asia Championship (lightweight) · Kunlun Fight
2017Lightweight Championship · MFP (Modern Fighting Pankration)
2017Champion · Cup of Wrestling Unity · 71 kg Catchweight
2016Champion · Cup of Wrestling Unity · 71 kg Catchweight
2015Started in MMA
Champion · Russian Nationals · 71 kg Catchweight
Champion · Asian Championships
Champion · Pankration Worlds
Champion · League S 70
Master of Sport · Freestyle Wrestling
Master of Sport · MMA
AGE 12Started in Freestyle Wrestling

Camp

Syndicate MMA · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
American Top Team · Coconut Creek, Florida, United States
Lion Heart Former

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (24 fighters)

Punch power93

Kick power93

Punch speed95

Kick speed95

Accuracy90

Takedowns95

Ground striking96

Submissions92

Chin92

Body strength92

Cardio94

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 24-3-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.78per min

50% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.77per min

55% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed3.25per 15 min

35% success

Takedowns stuffed75%

Submission attempts0.1per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 11-2-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.78per min

50% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.77per min

55% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed3.25per 15 min

35% success

Takedowns stuffed75%

Submission attempts0.1per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Arman Tsarukyan sits in the top 25.

UFC

Bonus résumé

Arman Tsarukyan has won 7 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $400,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×2★ Performance of the Night ×5

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Lightweight top 5

Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Arman Tsarukyan earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Arman Tsarukyan's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: #2 Lightweight#13 Men's Pound-for-Pound
Meta rank: #2 Lightweight
Peak: #1 Lightweight
First ranked: May 24, 2021
Times ranked: 234

Men's Pound-for-Pound

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1845▲15
Peak: 1888Apr 13, 2024
Rated fights: 27

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Frequently asked questions

When does Arman Tsarukyan fight next?

Arman Tsarukyan has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Arman Tsarukyan's record?

Arman Tsarukyan's professional MMA record is 24-3-0.

Who is Arman Tsarukyan fighting next?

Arman Tsarukyan's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Arman Tsarukyan fight last?

Arman Tsarukyan most recently fought Maurício Ruffy at UFC 331 on Saturday, September 19, 2026, WIN (TKO).

What weight class does Arman Tsarukyan fight in?

Arman Tsarukyan fights at Lightweight.

Is Arman Tsarukyan ranked in the UFC?

Arman Tsarukyan is currently ranked #2 in the UFC Lightweight division.

How many knockouts does Arman Tsarukyan have?

Arman Tsarukyan has 10 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Arman Tsarukyan won?

Arman Tsarukyan has won 7 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Fight of the Night, 5× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Arman Tsarukyan?

Arman Tsarukyan is 5'7" (170 cm) tall.

How much does Arman Tsarukyan weigh?

Arman Tsarukyan weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Arman Tsarukyan's reach?

Arman Tsarukyan has a reach of 72" (183 cm).

How old is Arman Tsarukyan?

Arman Tsarukyan is 30 years old (born Oct 11, 1996).

Where is Arman Tsarukyan from?

Arman Tsarukyan is from Armenia.

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CAREER SUMMARY