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Arman Tsarukyan (born October 11, 1996) is an Armenian-Russian professional mixed martial artist who has firmly established himself as one of the most dangerous and elite contenders in the UFC’s lightweight (155 lbs) division. Born in Georgia and fighting out of Yerevan, Armenia, Tsarukyan represents the absolute vanguard of the modern generation of MMA—fusing high-level, master-of-sport freestyle wrestling with technical, explosive kickboxing. Holding a stellar professional record of 23 wins and 3 losses, Tsarukyan is currently ranked as the world No. 2 lightweight and sits comfortably on the UFC's men's pound-for-pound rankings, putting him on a direct, undeniable collision course with the division's absolute peak. Championship Backup Duty: Tsarukyan serves as the official designated backup fighter for the massive lightweight title unification clash between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250 (June 14, 2026). Should either fighter fall out, Tsarukyan steps right into the main event. Topuria has already publicly declared that if he retains his belt against Gaethje, Tsarukyan is the absolute next title defense he wants. Wrestling & Jiu-Jitsu Tear: During gaps in his MMA schedule, Tsarukyan has put on a masterclass in alternative combat formats. He went on a flawless wrestling run in early 2026 under the RAF banner, securing back-to-back dominant wins over NCAA standouts, including a 13–1 technical fall against legend Urijah Faber. He also holds the inaugural ACBJJ "All Star" no-gi jiu-jitsu title after putting former UFC champion Benson Henderson unconscious with an arm-triangle. The Volkanovski Rivalry: Never one to shy away from a bold media run, Tsarukyan recently sparked major headlines by taking a cheeky dig at featherweight legend Alexander Volkanovski, claiming that if they ever fight, he will comfortably beat him and then "hire Volk as his personal chef" given the Aussie's viral cooking series. #ArmanTsarukyan, #UFC, #LightweightDivision, #MMAArmenia, #UFC250[Ahalkalakets], [AmericanTopTier], [TitleContender], [FreestyleWrestling], [AllStarGrappler]

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@beto.serrano_ Dc is not a real athlete

September 21, 2026 · 2 likes

@coachtariksaber Training isn’t just about competing; it’s also a way of taking care of what matters most: our health 💪🏻❤️

September 9, 2026 · 7 likes

@_jav1__ Training is a mentality, not only a necessity.

September 3, 2026 · 19 likes