- Arman Tsarukyan won a grappling bout against Magomed Zainukov in Dubai.
- The fight was decided by unanimous decision from the judges.
- This marks Tsarukyan’s return after his April 2024 UFC win over Charles Oliveira.
- In January, Tsarukyan withdrew from a UFC title fight due to a back injury.
Arman Tsarukyan Defeats Magomed Zainukov in Dubai Grappling Match
Arman Tsarukyan, ranked number one in the UFC lightweight division (under 70 kg), secured a victory in Dubai against Russian fighter Magomed Zainukov in a grappling match. The bout ended with a unanimous decision by the judges, reaffirming Tsarukyan’s top standing in his weight class.
Arman Tsarukyan gets it done 🙌 #KC54 pic.twitter.com/gSJSaUMhvx
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) May 2, 2025
Return to Competition After UFC Victory and Injury Break
Tsarukyan had not competed in mixed martial arts since his significant UFC victory in April 2024 over former champion Charles Oliveira from Brazil. Earlier this year, in January, Tsarukyan withdrew at the last moment from a title fight against Russian UFC champion Islam Makhachev due to a back injury. His win in Dubai marks a key step in his return to active competition.
Arman Tsarukyan makes his way to the pit NOW 🥋 #KC54 pic.twitter.com/xp8fcZ5c90
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) May 2, 2025