UFC"Ahalkalakets" | Rank 2Arman Tsarukyan Record: 23-3-0
LightweightRecord23-3-0
Age29
DivisionLightweight · #2
Combat Edge Elo1838
Next fightJul 18 2026
Arman Tsarukyan has a 23-3-0 professional record and is 29 years old in the Lightweight division, representing American Top Team. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Arman Tsarukyan bio
Personal background
Arman Tsarukyan is a UFC lightweight and one of the division's most feared contenders, an elite wrestler with a 23–3 professional record who has spent years ranked at the top of the 155-pound class. Born on October 11, 1996, Tsarukyan is of Armenian heritage and was raised in Russia's Far East, where he built his foundation in freestyle wrestling and earned recognition as a Master of Sport. Nicknamed "Ahalkalakets," he turned that wrestling pedigree into one of the most complete skill sets in MMA. Fighting out of American Top Team at 5'7" with a long 72" reach for the weight class, he blends suffocating takedown pressure with steadily sharpened, knockout-capable striking.
Path to the UFC
Tsarukyan turned professional in 2015 and dominated the Eastern European and Asian regional circuit, racking up finishes and decision wins over experienced opponents like Takenori Sato and a highlight third-round head-kick knockout of Felipe Olivieri in 2018. That résumé earned him a short-notice UFC debut in April 2019 against the surging Islam Makhachev. Tsarukyan lost a competitive unanimous decision — the closest anyone had come to beating Makhachev during his championship rise — but the performance announced him as a future contender.
Climbing the lightweight ladder
Tsarukyan rebounded immediately, beating Olivier Aubin-Mercier at UFC 240 and stacking wins over Davi Ramos and Matt Frevola. He showcased his finishing power with a first-round TKO of Christos Giagos and a second-round stoppage of Joel Alvarez. His lone hiccup of the stretch came in June 2022, a hard-fought five-round decision loss to fellow wrestling standout Mateusz Gamrot in a Fight of the Night classic.
Into title contention
From there Tsarukyan went on a tear. He outpointed Damir Ismagulov, stopped Joaquim Silva, and delivered a stunning first-round knockout of perennial contender Beneil Dariush in December 2023. His biggest win came at UFC 300 in April 2024, where he edged former champion Charles Oliveira by split decision to establish himself as the clear top contender. He returned to MMA in November 2025 to submit veteran Dan Hooker with a second-round arm-triangle choke, reaffirming his standing at the top of the division.
Fighting style
Tsarukyan is a wrestling-first fighter whose ground control is elite, but what separates him is how well-rounded he has become. His finish breakdown — nine knockouts and six submissions among his 23 wins, a 65% finish rate — reflects a competitor who is no longer just a positional grinder but a genuine threat to end fights standing or on the mat. His takedown entries, top pressure and submission chains make him a nightmare matchup, while his power striking has produced several highlight-reel knockouts. His three career losses have all come against the very best the division has offered, including Makhachev and Gamrot, underscoring the level at which he competes.
Career highlights
- Beat a former champion at UFC 300 — edged Charles Oliveira by split decision on the sport's biggest card to cement contender status.
- Highlight-reel finishes — knocked out Beneil Dariush in the first round and submitted Dan Hooker, proving he can win in every phase.
- Pushed Makhachev to the limit — took Islam Makhachev to a close decision on short notice in his UFC debut.
Career snapshot
Arman Tsarukyan career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1838Great ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#14
Lightweight#2of 204 active
Peak1838
Last move+15
Opponent quality1726avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1838 Elo after defeating Dan Hooker (2025-11-22)
Similar Elo in Lightweight
Arman Tsarukyan quick answers
What is Arman Tsarukyan's record?
Arman Tsarukyan's professional MMA record is 23-3-0.
How old is Arman Tsarukyan?
Arman Tsarukyan is 29 years old.
What weight class is Arman Tsarukyan?
Arman Tsarukyan fights at Lightweight in UFC.
How tall is Arman Tsarukyan?
Arman Tsarukyan is 5'7" tall with a 72" reach.
How much does Arman Tsarukyan weigh?
Arman Tsarukyan competes at Lightweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 155 lbs.
What is Arman Tsarukyan's Combat Edge Elo?
Arman Tsarukyan's Combat Edge Elo is 1838, with a peak Elo of 1838.
How strong is Arman Tsarukyan's recent opposition?
Arman Tsarukyan's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1726 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Arman Tsarukyan's last fight?
Arman Tsarukyan's latest tracked pro fight was against Kuat Khamitov at RAF Georgia on Jul 11 2026.
What is Arman Tsarukyan's recent form?
Arman Tsarukyan's recent tracked pro form is W-W-W-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Arman Tsarukyan usually win?
Arman Tsarukyan's 23 recorded wins include 9 knockouts, 6 submissions, and 8 decisions, with 65% ending before the final bell.
9Wins by knockout
6Wins by submission
8Wins by decision
1Loss by knockout
0Loss by submission
2Loss by decision
Arman Tsarukyan stats
Record : 23 / 3 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
3.85Fighter3.07Division average
Significant striking accuracy
50%Fighter43%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
1.80Fighter3.89Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
55%Fighter53%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
3.26Fighter1.59Division average
Takedown accuracy
4%Fighter35%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
75%Fighter51%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0.10Fighter0.66Division average
Pro fight history
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Amateur fight history
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