Topuria vs Tsarukyan

When is Topuria vs Tsarukyan?

Ilia Topuria could potentially square off against Arman Tsarukyan, in Early 2026.

The fight would be scheduled for 5 rounds in the Lightweight division, which means the weight limit would be 155 pounds (11.1 stone or 70.3 KG).

Topuria vs Tsarukyan stats

Ilia Topuria would step into the octagon with an undefeated record of 17 wins, zero losses and 0 draws, 7 of those wins coming by the way of knock out and 8 by submission.

Arman Tsarukyan would make his way to the cage with a record of 22 wins, 3 losses and 0 draws, 9 of those wins coming by knock out and 5 by submission.

The stats suggest that Topuria and Tsarukyan have similar power, both with a 41% knock out percentage.

If the fight goes to the ground, their records suggest Topuria would have a large advantage over Tsarukyan, boasting a 47% submission rate over Tsarukyan's 23%.

Ilia Topuria is the same age as Arman Tsarukyan, at 28 years old.

Tsarukyan has a 3-inch reach advantage.

Topuria is currently the less experienced professional fighter, having had 8 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2015, 5 months earlier than Tsarukyan, whose first professional fight was in 2015. He has fought 26 less professional rounds, 29 to Tsarukyan's 55.

Topuria vs Tsarukyan form

Topuria remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 3 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he won against Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 on 28th June 2025 by knockout in the 1st round in their UFC Lightweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Previous to that, he had beaten Max Holloway at UFC 308 on 26th October 2024 by knockout in the 3rd round in their UFC Featherweight championship fight at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Going into that contest, he had defeated Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298 on 17th February 2024 by knockout in the 2nd round in their UFC Featherweight championship fight at Honda Center, Anaheim, United States.

Before that, he was victorious against Josh Emmett at UFC Fight Night – Emmett vs. Topuria on 24th June 2023 by unanimous decision in their 5 round contest at : VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville.

He had won against Bryce Mitchell at UFC 282 on 10th December 2022 by submission in the 2nd round at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

Tsarukyan has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 2 of them, going the distance twice.

In his last fight, he defeated Charles Oliveira at UFC 300 on 13th April 2024 by split decision in their 3 round contest at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Previous to that, he had defeated Beneil Dariush at UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan on 2nd December 2023 by knockout in the 1st round at Moody Center, Austin.

Going into that contest, he was victorious against Joaquim Silva at UFC Fight Night – Vettori vs. Cannonier on 17th June 2023 by knockout in the 3rd round at UFC Apex, Las Vegas.

Before that, he had won against Damir Ismagulov at UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland on 17th December 2022 by unanimous decision in their 3 round contest at UFC Apex, Las Vegas.

He had lost to Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot on 25th June 2022 by unanimous decision in their 5 round contest at UFC APEX, Las Vegas.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Ilia Topuria has been fighting more than Arman Tsarukyan.

Ilia Topuria last fought 5 days ago, while Arman Tsarukyan's last outing was 1 year, 2 months and 20 days ago.

Topuria's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 6 months and 23 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 6 months and 6 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 13 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 2.6 rounds on average.

Tsarukyan's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years and 8 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 7 months and 8 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 15 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 3 rounds on average.

What are the odds on Topuria vs Tsarukyan?

Ilia Topuria is currently 1/4 (-400) to win the fight outright, while you can get 29/10 (+290) on Arman Tsarukyan if you fancy the big upset.