On November 22, Arman Tsarukyan will make his most anticipated return to the Octagon after well over a year. ‘Ahalkalakets’ last competed at the historic UFC 300 on April 13, 2024, where he faced Charles Oliveira. Now, the Armenian standout is set to headline the UFC’s promotional debut in Qatar, taking on Dan Hooker in a Fight Night main event. Preparing for another significant occasion, Tsarukyan and his team have been sharpening every edge, and he has now explained why training in America gives him a slight edge.

The No. 1-ranked lightweight can sometimes confuse fans with the details of his background. Tsarukyan’s family is originally from Armenia, but he was born in the Georgian city of Akhalkalaki. When he was only three years old, Arman’s family moved to Russia, where he would

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