Heading into UFC 300, Arman Tsarukian has a big opponent to defeat next. The Armenian MMA star is scheduled to face former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira and will need all the gear in the shed.
Tsarukyan just had a great finish. Benel Darish. He finished with a first-round knockout, staying in the win column, and winning three straight since losing last time. Mateusz Gamrot. Beating Oliveira could mean a future title shot for Tsarukyan, but how will he achieve it?
What type of fighter is Arman Tsarukyan?
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Arman Tsarukyan has a very good balance between striking and wrestling. He can throw a jab disguised as a hook, and usually tries to keep the distance short while attacking. But that doesn't take away from the fact that he's also a great wrestler. But he doesn't have a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu belt yet.
Tsarukyan has a record of 21 wins and 3 losses, including five wins by submission. Nine of those wins were by knockout and seven by decision. His usual strategy is to apply pressure and work his opponent around the cage.
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His close strikes force his opponent into the corner, where he usually looks for a takedown. He often goes for rare naked chokes, which are his favorites, but the way MMA works, it's not always easy to secure them all. But his wrestling is undeniable.
Charles Oliveira is a third-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, so wrestling will be key for Tsarukyan. He has 21 submission wins in his professional career, 34 wins with just nine losses and one no contest. However, Tsarukyan is no amateur either.
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When Arman Tsarukyan showed his grappling superiority
Arman Tsarukyan competed in NAGA Los Angeles in 2023 during his stay in the United States and ultimately won the gold medal and belt. This LA-based competition attracts the best wrestlers and grapplers from around the world.
Other fighters who have competed in the past include Khabib Nurmagomedov, who won the championship in 2012, the same year he fought in Dagestan. And, of course, heavyweight legend Jon Jones also fought there early in his career.
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Does Arman Tsarukyan have the same skill and ability when it comes to wrestling? For now, it is impossible to compare him with anyone else. But perhaps getting into a clinch with Charles Oliveira will be the deciding factor. Do you think he can submit him at UFC 300?
