Without a fight in the UFC, Arman Tsarukyan signs up for a new fight outside the organization.

Tsarukyan celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC

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Arman Tsarukyan He still has no fight scheduled in the UFC, but he doesn't intend to stay idle. While awaiting a decision about his future in the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg), the second-ranked fighter in the category has secured another commitment outside the Ultimate Fighting Championship and will return to compete in professional wrestling, this time in the middleweight division (83,9 kg), against Keelon Jimison at RAF 09, on May 30th, in Texas (USA).

Journalist Ariel Helwani and Real American Freestyle (RAF) confirmed this past Tuesday (28) that Tsarukyan will make his fifth appearance for the event. For the Armenian, the fight against 'Mugzy' is a way to stay active while he does not receive a new opportunity in the Ultimate.

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Riding the momentum of a flawless campaign with the organization, the athlete has racked up four consecutive wins, including victories over Lance Palmer and... Urijah faberIn addition to two victories over Georgio Poullas, his most recent fight for the RAF took place on April 18th in Philadelphia (USA), where he defeated Faber, a UFC Hall of Famer.

The sequence of Arman Tsarukyan "The RAF continues. Next stop: RAF 09, in Dallas, on May 30th, against Keelon Jimison, aka Mugzy. Fight in the middleweight category," wrote journalist Ariel Helwani on his profile on X, formerly Twitter.

The Arman Tsarukyan RAF run continues.

Next up: RAF 09 in Dallas on May 30 versus Keelon Jimison aka Mugzy. Middleweight match. pic.twitter.com/hbp4YZf3gX

- Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) April 28, 2026

When was Arman Tsarukyan's last fight in the UFC?

Arman Tsarukyan in victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/@UFC

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the last fight of Arman Tsarukyan The Ultimate fight took place on November 22, 2025. On that occasion, The Armenian defeated Dan Hooker via submission (armbar triangle choke) in the second round of the main event at UFC Fight Night 265., in Al Rayyan, Qatar.