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UFC Star Conor McGregor Commends Armenia’s Jesus Christ Statue Initiative
Irish mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor has drawn international attention to Armenia after publicly praising the country’s large-scale Jesus Christ statue project currently under construction on Mount Hatis. McGregor, a former UFC double champion, shared his views in a social media post published this week. In the post, he highlighted Armenia’s effort to build what has been presented as one of the tallest Jesus statues in the world. He described the project as impressive
The Armenian Report Team
9 hours ago
Exclusive: Shara “Bullet” Magomedov Draws UFC Belt on Back Brace for Arman Tsarukyan
The Armenian Report had the opportunity to speak exclusively with UFC fighters Arman Tsarukyan and Shara “Bullet” Magomedov ahead of a major press conference in Yerevan, as anticipation continues to grow around their upcoming matchup at a Hype FC event scheduled for December 30. During his interview with The Armenian Report before the press conference, Shara Bullet spoke about his visit to Armenia and described it as a new country he plans to “conquer.” He explained that this
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 29, 2025
Armenia’s No. 1 Lightweight Arman Tsarukyan Defeats Dan Hooker, Sending Title Message to the UFC
Arman Tsarukyan defended his top position in the UFC lightweight division with a dominant victory over Dan Hooker of New Zealand at UFC 265 in Doha, Qatar. The Armenian fighter secured a clear win that strengthened his status as a leading contender for the championship title. In the lightweight division (70 kg), Tsarukyan, representing Armenia and ranked No. 1, faced No. 6-ranked Hooker and won by a choke submission. During the second minute of the second round, Tsarukyan bro
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 22, 2025
Arman Tsarukyan Enters UFC Qatar Walkout With Armenian Yarkhushta, a Traditional Warrior Dance
Armenian fighter Arman Tsarukyan made a powerful cultural statement ahead of his upcoming UFC Qatar fight by walking to the ring with Yarkhushta, a traditional Armenian battle dance known for its strong rhythm and historic connection to warriors. Yarkhushta is performed with loud drumbeats and fast movements, creating an intense atmosphere meant to raise strength and spirit before a fight. For centuries, Armenian soldiers used this dance to build unity and courage before ente
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 22, 2025
