Arman Tsarukyan is doubling down on his confidence, declaring he could beat a prime Khabib Nurmagomedov while staying busy with grappling matches as he awaits his next UFC bout.
Tsarukyan, who is competing in grappling around the world, says he believes he can defeat anyone in the UFC lightweight division, including Nurmagomedov, who retired undefeated at 29-0 after submitting Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje in his final three UFC fights.
Asked about his edge in such a matchup, Tsarukyan said, "My skills [are my biggest advantage]. I’m more well-rounded than him." When pressed on how it would play out, he added, "It’s probably a decision," in reference to the hypothetical clash with "The Eagle."
Tsarukyan lost a decision to Islam Makhachev in his UFC debut in 2019, but has since built momentum with five straight MMA victories since 2022, including a split decision over Charles Oliveira and a second-round submission of Dan Hooker in November 2025.
While waiting on his next UFC assignment, Tsarukyan is set to wrestle Urijah Faber at RAF 8 on April 18, continuing his push to stay sharp in high-level competition.
