Is Arman Tsarukyan Muslim?

Considered one of the fastest-rising superstars in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Arman Tsarukyan climbed up the lightweight rankings like a slingshot to become one of the top five contenders. Kicking off his professional mixed martial arts career in 2015, Tsarukyan currently boasts a record of 22 wins and 3 losses. Even though Tsarukyan is fond of wrestling, that doesn't stop him from finishing most of his opponents via knockouts(9), and via submission(5). Over the years, the 27-year-old fighter has gone up against some of the most decorated names in the history of the sport like Charles Oliveira, Islam Makhachev, Matt Frevola, Beneil Dariush, etc.

Scrutinizing about his UFC stint, Arman Tsarukyan made his octagon debut against Islam Makhachev, who later became the lightweight champion in 2022. Tsarukyan suffered a decision loss against Makhachev for his promotional debut that took place on April 20, 2019, in Russia. However, with time, Tsarukyan has immensely improved his performance inside the cage and is currently ranked as the No.4 contender in the division.

For his last outing, Arman Tsarukyan faced the veteran Charles Oliveira at UFC 300: on April 13, 2024. Tsarukyan won the fight via a split decision. At the post-fight interview, Tsarukyan expressed his intentions to fight Islam Makhachev for the title next.

Arman Tsarukyan Religion

Arman Tsarukyan’s religion is yet to be confirmed by the fighter himself. Born in Georgia, and later moved to Russia, there is quiet confusion regarding what religion the 27-year-old fighter follows. However, Tsarukyan prefers to keep his personal life or convictions private from the rest of the world. Moreover, Tsarukyan has his roots in both Armenia and Georgia. His family moved to Russia when he was around three in order to pursue a better standard of living.

*Last updated on April 13, 2024.