Lightweight#2 RankedACTIVE
Arman Tsarukyan
22-3
5 Win Streak
Age
28
Height
5'7"
Weight
155 lbs
Reach
72.5"
Avg Fight Time
12:36
Gym
Syndicate MMA - Las Vegas, NV
UFC Record
10-2(12 bouts)
Wins By
4 KO 1 Sub 5 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 2R2 2R3 6
Last 5
LWWWW
Finish Rate
64%
Bonuses
6
Style
Kickboxer
Location
Georgia
Last Fight2025-11-22
DH
W - Dan Hooker
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
L - Benoit Saint DenisSubmissionR2 3:34· Arm Triangle From Mount
Fight History
LOSS
IM
vs Islam Makhachev
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
BD
vs Beneil Dariush
UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:04
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:04
WIN
DH
vs Dan Hooker
UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker· 2025-09-27
Submission
Arm Triangle From Mount
R2 3:34
SubmissionArm Triangle From Mount·R2 3:34
WIN
JS
vs Joaquim Silva
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Cannonier· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Mount
R3 3:25
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R3 3:25
WIN
DI
vs Damir Ismagulov
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MG
vs Mateusz Gamrot
UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
JA
vs Joel Alvarez
UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R2 1:57
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 1:57
WIN
CG
vs Christos Giagos
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 2:09
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 2:09
WIN
DR
vs Davi Ramos
UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CO
vs Charles Oliveira
UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill· 2024-04-13
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
MF
vs Matt Frevola
UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor· 2021-01-23
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
OA
vs Olivier Aubin-Mercier
UFC 240: Holloway vs. Edgar· 2019-07-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Front-Choke Specialist
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.8/min
Grappling
3.25 TD
Defense
54%
⚖️Arman adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
26 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+64% vs div avg
65%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Elbows
62%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
58%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
46%
⭐Other
Counters
38%
Guillotines
35%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (65%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (127%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 269% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
4
80% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
20% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)
Punches to Head On Ground
#12
50% of KOs
Punch to Head At Distance
#21
25% of KOs
Punches to Head From Mount
#31
25% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Mount
Arm Triangle From Mount
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 80% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punches to Head On Ground (2x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Arm Triangle From Mount (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (3.3) and Strike Def% (54%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 75% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (148% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
49%
Average
Division Rank#24 of 57
0%100%
Striking Defense
54%
Average
Division Rank#26 of 57
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
39% acc62%
Clinch
70% acc7%
Ground
84% acc31%
Striking Differential+1.95/min
3.79 landed/min1.84 absorbed/min
3.79
Landed/Min
1.84
Absorbed/Min
0.32
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed525
Sig. Strikes Attempted1073
Key Insights
Arman is active on the ground (29%).
Primarily a headhunter with 65% targeting the head.
Dominant exchange ratio (2.1:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Effective ground striker: 31% from ground at 84% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
37%
Below Avg
Division Rank#28 of 57
0%100%
TD Defense
75%
Elite
Division Rank#26 of 57
0%100%
TD Success Rate
4%
Landed
3
Defended
78
Total
81
3.25
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
3
TD Landed
81
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
30
Landed
81
Attempted
37%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
0%
R2
100%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Aggressive wrestler averaging 3.25 TD/15min.
Solid TD defense at 75%.
5 career submission wins.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Ground active: 31% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
525
2.26
Ratio
Absorbed
232
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
3/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
47.1
Elite Activity
Strikes/Min
6.0
Standing %
61%
R3 vs R1 Output
148%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (2.26x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (47.1) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 148% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 12 fights
R1 Control
2:17
R2 Control
1:55
R3 Control
1:51
R1 to Final
+42%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+8.2pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+8.2pp
Body
+4.7pp
Leg
-12.9pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-2.4pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
17.6
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
19.5
sig strikes / round
Output Change
111%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Maintains Output
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#39
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#3
of 57
🥇 Top 25%
Accuracy
#24
of 57
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#26
of 57
🥈 Top 50%
Knockdowns
#35
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#8
of 57
🥇 Top 25%
Submissions
#38
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#3
of 57
🥇 Top 25%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3192
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
3
/ 5
60% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights