Arman Tsarukyan

"Ahalkalakets"

MMA Record: 23-3-0
UFC Record: 10-2-0
Weight Class: Lightweight (Ranked #1)
Fighting Style: Kickboxer
Hometown: Georgia
Trains at: Syndicate MMA - Las Vegas, NV

Arman Tsarukyan "Ahalkalakets" - UFC Fighter Profile

Arman Tsarukyan is a professional mixed martial arts fighter competing in the UFC Lightweight division and is ranked #1. Born in Georgia, Arman Tsarukyan has compiled an MMA record of 23-3-0 with a UFC record of 10-2-0. Known for their Kickboxer fighting style, Arman Tsarukyan trains at Syndicate MMA - Las Vegas, NV in Georgia. With an ELO rating of 1143, Arman Tsarukyan ranks #56 out of 2638 UFC fighters.

Career Highlights: Arman Tsarukyan has 10 wins in the UFC. Arman Tsarukyan lands an average of 3.85 significant strikes per minute and averages 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

12
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Arman Tsarukyan, a skilled mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 23 wins, 3 losses, and 0 draws. Competing primarily in the Lightweight division with a weight of 155 lbs., he holds a notable position in the UFC, boasting a record of 10 victories, 2 defeats. Known for his kickboxing style, Tsarukyan has demonstrated remarkable prowess in the octagon. His performance statistics reveal an average of 3.85 significant strikes per minute, a striking accuracy of 50%, and a strike defense of 54%. Additionally, he averages 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes with a takedown accuracy of 37%. Throughout his UFC career, Tsarukyan has achieved several notable victories. His biggest win came against Charles Oliveira, who held an ELO rating of 1265 at the time. In recent years, he has won five consecutive fights, including a knockout victory over Joaquim Silva and a submission win against Dan Hooker in his most recent bout on November 22, 2025. Prior to that, he defeated Damir Ismagulov via unanimous decision, Beneil Dariush with a knockout punch, and Charles Oliveira in a split decision.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1265

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 7'
Weight
Lightweight
Reach
72'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Oct 11 1996
Age
29
Peak ELO
1143
ELO Rank
56 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
249-75-2
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1094.0
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1072.0

Performance Statistics

SLpM
3.85
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
50%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
1.8
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
54%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
3.26
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
37%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
0.1
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Arman Tsarukyan Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2025-11-22 UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker Dan Hooker SUB Arm Triangle 2 3:34 Win
2024-04-13 UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill Charles Oliveira S-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2023-12-02 UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan Beneil Dariush KO/TKO Punch 1 1:04 Win
2023-06-17 UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Cannonier Joaquim Silva KO/TKO Punches 3 3:25 Win
2022-12-17 UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland Damir Ismagulov U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2022-06-25 UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot Mateusz Gamrot U-DEC 5 5:00 Loss
2022-02-26 UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green Joel Alvarez KO/TKO Punches 2 1:57 Win
2021-09-18 UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann Christos Giagos KO/TKO Punches 1 2:09 Win
2021-01-23 UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor Matt Frevola U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2020-07-18 UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2 Davi Ramos U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2019-07-27 UFC 240: Holloway vs. Edgar Olivier Aubin-Mercier U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2019-04-20 UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik Islam Makhachev U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss

ELO Progression Over Time

Arman Tsarukyan ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
12 2025-11-22 Dan Hooker 1094 Win +20 1143
11 2024-04-13 Charles Oliveira 1265 Win 0 1123
10 2023-12-02 Beneil Dariush 1170 Win +24 1123
9 2023-06-17 Joaquim Silva 1014 Win +18 1099
8 2022-12-17 Damir Ismagulov 1060 Win +16 1081
7 2022-06-25 Mateusz Gamrot 1070 Loss -17 1065
6 2022-02-26 Joel Alvarez 1068 Win +21 1082
5 2021-09-18 Christos Giagos 1031 Win +21 1061
4 2021-01-23 Matt Frevola 1002 Win +15 1040
3 2020-07-18 Davi Ramos 1051 Win +18 1025
2 2019-07-27 Olivier Aubin-Mercier 1060 Win +19 1007
1 2019-04-20 Islam Makhachev 1084 Loss -12 988

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