Arman Tsarukyan will be taking on Beneil Dariush at the upcoming UFC Fight Night event in Texas on December 2. The 27-year-old hails from Akhalkalaki, Georgia. He is known for his incredible wrestling skills that he blends with solid striking fundamentals, leading him to the number 8 spot in the UFC lightweight rankings.
Tsarukyan holds notable victories in the UFC over fighters like Joaquim Silva and Damir Ismagulov. He currently holds a record of 20-3-0 in mixed martial arts. Ahead of his fight against the UFC veteran Dariush, let’s explore the family, relationships, and other details surrounding this rising contender in the UFC’s lightweight division!
Arman Tsarukyan is married and is a father of two
Arman Tsarukyan made his UFC debut in 2019. He faced current lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev and lost via a decision despite putting up an incredible display of his wrestling skills. Since then, he has suffered only one more loss in the UFC against Mateusz Gamrot in 2022.
The 27-year-old was born in a small town in Georgia, where his family lived close to the Armenian border. In an interview with Brett Okamoto for ESPN MMA in 2022, Tsarukyan revealed that he had gotten married before his fight with Islam Makhachev. He also revealed that he and his wife are the proud parents to 2 daughters. Nonetheless, the fighter prefers to keep his personal life away from the limelight.
Tsarukyan has been a standout in freestyle wrestling in his youth, as evidenced by his skills inside the Octagon. He also has 2 other siblings, an older brother, and a younger sister.
Outside of the UFC, Tsarukyan recently competed in the expert middleweight division for the North American Grappling Association. The event held on October 1, 2023, in Los Angeles saw Tsarukyan make his way to the top by submitting all 3 opponents he faced. And his upcoming opponent has also made an interesting comparison between Tsarukyan and other top UFC fighters!
Beneil Dariush considers Tsarukyan more dangerous than his past opponent
Beneil Dariush is gearing up to face Arman Tsarukyan in the UFC Austin event on December 2, 2023. In a recent interview with Submission Radio, Dariush compared Tsarukyan to his previous opponent, Dustin Poirier.
Stating that, despite Poirier’s higher rankings, Tsarukyan is a tougher fighter with better grappling skills. Dariush emphasized that this is his perspective and acknowledged the uncertainty of such judgments. He stated, “But, on paper, I think Arman is a tougher fighter. He’s got better skills in terms of grappling. He’s younger, I would say he’s hungrier.”
He further expressed a preference for challenging opponents over prioritizing higher rankings, consideringdas it as an opportunity to gain more visibility among fight fans. This strategic mindset adds an intriguing layer to the upcoming matchup, leaving fans eager to witness the outcome of this high-stakes showdown in the octagon.
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