Promotional officials confirmed on Tuesday that Arman Tsarukyan will compete at RAF 9 on May 30 in Arlington, Texas, marking his fifth straight appearance for Real American Freestyle. The top UFC lightweight contender is set to face Mugzy in a middleweight wrestling matchup.
The booking was first reported by Ariel Helwani. While many fighters wait on their next UFC call, Arman Tsarukyan continues to stay busy and sharp on the mats. His RAF run has been impressive so far, as he holds a perfect 4-0 record under the banner.
He earned technical fall victories over Lance Palmer and UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber. He also picked up two wins over Georgio Poullas in a heated rivalry that created headlines for all the wrong and right reasons.
Tsarukyan has become one of RAF’s biggest attractions thanks to his intensity and unpredictable moments.
The rising UFC star has not just won matches, he has made sure people remember them.
During his first bout with Poullas, Arman Tsarukyan sparked controversy after throwing a punch following the match. Then, in his most recent outing at RAF 8, he drove Urijah Faber off the stage area during their contest in a moment that quickly spread online.
Whether fans love it or hate it, Tsarukyan always finds a way to stay in the spotlight.
Standing across from him at RAF 9 will be Mugzy, a growing name in influencer wrestling circles.
Mugzy owns a 1-1 RAF record. He lost his promotional debut to Georgio Poullas at RAF 5 but bounced back in strong fashion with a technical fall win over UFC veteran Clay Guida at RAF 6.
Now he faces his toughest test yet against one of the best lightweights in MMA.
Even with his RAF success, many fans still want to know when Arman Tsarukyan will return to the UFC. He remains one of the top contenders at 155 pounds and a serious threat to anyone in the division.
Until then, he continues to sharpen his wrestling skills, stay active, and build buzz wherever he competes.
RAF 9 is headlined by Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson making his promotional debut against UFC and PFL veteran Alexandr Romanov, but all eyes will also be on Tsarukyan as he looks to make it five straight wins under the RAF banner.
