Arman Tsarukyan
UFC 2019–present · rated in 3 editions · peak overall 89.0
Scouting report
Wrestling pressure and athleticism allow Arman "Ahalkalakets" Tsarukyan to dictate terms against elite lightweights. Representing Armenia, Tsarukyan solidified his position as a top contender with a 64-second knockout of Beneil Dariush and a win over Charles Oliveira at UFC 300. His grappling is demonstrated by an 85 Wrestling and 92 Cardio, fueling an 85 Overall rating.
Peak ratings
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After pushing Islam Makhachev to the limit on short notice in a 2019 debut, Tsarukyan won four consecutive fights across 2020 and 2021, dominating Olivier Aubin-Mercier, Davi Ramos, and Matt Frevola in Abu Dhabi, and stopping Christos Giagos with first-round punches in Las Vegas. His freestyle wrestling, ground-and-pound, and pace are reflected in an 92 Wrestling and 90 Cardio.
Tsarukyan established himself as a top contender between 2022 and 2024, knocking out Joel Alvarez, dominating Damir Ismagulov and Joaquim Silva, knocking out Beneil Dariush in 64 seconds in Austin, and defeating former champion Charles Oliveira at UFC 300 in Las Vegas. His wrestling dominance, power boxing, and fight IQ anchor his 94 Wrestling and 88 Boxing ratings.
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