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Arman Tsarukyan, Mauricio Ruffy Face Off for First Time Ahead of UFC 331 Fight
Armenian lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan came face to face with Brazil’s Mauricio Ruffy for the first time Thursday, Aug. 14, as the two fighters build toward their five-round showdown at UFC 331. The faceoff offered an early look at a matchup that could have major implications for the UFC lightweight title picture. Both fighters enter the bout with a chance to make a strong case for a championship opportunity. Ruffy was not Tsarukyan’s original opponent. The UFC had pl
The Armenian Report Team
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Arman Tsarukyan to Face Mauricio Ruffy After Charles Oliveira Withdraws From UFC Fight
Armenian UFC contender Arman Tsarukyan will face Brazil’s Mauricio Ruffy instead of former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira after Oliveira withdrew from their scheduled bout for personal reasons, setting up a pivotal fight that could determine the next challenger for the UFC lightweight title. The matchup gives Tsarukyan another chance to prove he belongs at the top of one of the UFC’s deepest divisions. A victory would likely move the Armenian closer to the championship
UFC Star Arman Tsarukyan Submits Indian Fitness Star in 2 Minutes in Yerevan, Challenges Dillon Danis
UFC star Armenian Arman Tsarukyan delivered a dominant performance in front of a home crowd in Yerevan on Friday, submitting Indian wrestler and fitness influencer Ankit Bayanpura in just two minutes to headline the Hype Armenia grappling event. The Armenian mixed martial arts star wasted little time asserting control. Competing under grappling rules, Tsarukyan locked in an armbar early in the match, forcing Bayanpura to tap out and ending the contest almost as quickly as it
Arman Tsarukyan, Charles Oliveira Rematch Reportedly Set for September at UFC 331 in Los Angeles
Armenian lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan is reportedly set to face former UFC champion Charles Oliveira in a rematch at UFC 331 on Sept. 19 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Sports reporter Manouk Akopyan said multiple sources familiar with the agreement confirmed the matchup. The UFC has not yet announced the bout and is expected to release the full fight card and ticket details separately. Tsarukyan defeated Oliveira by split decision at UFC 300 in Las Vegas on Apri
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 29
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
Jan 12
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
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