  Tsarukyan ranked 15th in UFC pound-for-pound March 18, 2026 - 15:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The UFC has updated its pound-for-pound rankings, which include the promotion’s top 15 fighters regardless of weight class. Armenian fighter Arman Tsarukyan has returned to the list, occupying the 15th position. In the lightweight division (up to 70 kg) rankings, Tsarukyan holds second place, уступая only American fighter Justin Gaethje. The current champion of the division is Ilia Topuria, Factor.am reports. The UFC pound-for-pound rankings аre topped by welterweight champion Islam Makhachev. Tsarukyan, 29, fought his previous UFC bout on November 22, 2025, defeating New Zealand’s Dan Hooker via submission. The Armenian fighter has competed in 26 mixed martial arts bouts, winning 23 and losing 3.   Top stories Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports.   Partner news |  Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesTurkey replacing term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks The Turkish Ministry of Education is replacing the term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks.Armenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats. |
