UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan has been actively engaging with the online community recently, appearing on various podcasts and collaborating with popular streamers and content creators.
Just last weekend, the formidable No. 2 ranked fighter encountered the renowned streamer iShowSpeed. During their meetup, Tsarukyan, known as “Ahalkalakets,” swiftly demonstrated some mixed martial arts techniques, testing iShowSpeed’s wrestling prowess. The Armenian fighter effortlessly lifted the 21-year-old streamer, prompting iShowSpeed to exclaim, “relax!”
The viral clip of their grappling session sparked numerous reactions across social media. Many online users commented on Tsarukyan’s widespread collaborations, humorously noting his tendency to “collect streamers like Pokémon cards” and observing iShowSpeed’s unusual request for someone to “chill.” Others highlighted the stark contrast in their strength, remarking on how Tsarukyan casually “ragdolled Speed like it’s nothing,” calling the crossover “pure chaos energy.”
Currently, the 29-year-old Tsarukyan does not have a scheduled UFC fight. However, he has been busy assisting his friend, UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev, in preparation for Chimaev’s inaugural title defense. Additionally, Tsarukyan is slated to return to the Real American Freestyle (RAF) mats later this month for a rematch against Georgio Poullas.
Arman Tsarukyan Expresses Desire to Revitalize UFC Featherweight Division
Following the UFC London main event this past weekend, Arman Tsarukyan voiced his dissatisfaction with Movsar Evloev’s majority decision victory over Lerone Murphy. Tsarukyan, who previously expressed interest in moving down to the featherweight division to challenge two-time champion Alexander Volkanovski, reiterated this ambition. After Evloev’s win, Tsarukyan took to Threads, posing the question to fans: “UFC fans, is it time for me to save the featherweight division?” This indicates his continued interest in potentially facing “The Great” Volkanovski.
While his next UFC appearance is still pending an official announcement, Tsarukyan has confirmed that UFC executive Hunter Campbell has provided him with a tentative date for his upcoming bout. The Armenian fighter also previously stated his expectation to contend for the lightweight title later this year.
