Arman Tsarukyan may be the #1 lightweight in the UFC and the man preparing to headline UFC Fight Night 265 against Dan Hooker, but inside the arena, one detail always sparks debate: he walks out with the Armenian flag, even though he trains, lives, and built his fighting career in Russia.

So why does Tsarukyan choose Armenian colors when the world often sees him as a Russian athlete? To understand that, you have to trace his journey back to a small Georgian town, a family that moved across borders, and the identity he refuses to let go of. So without further ado, let’s dive in and learn everything about Tsarukyan’s nationality and ethnicity!

Where Was Arman Tsarukyan Born? Akhalkalaki, Georgia Origins Explained

Arman Tsarukyan was born on October 11, 1996 and his story begins in Akhalk

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