Athletistic/MMA. Russian MMA fighter of Armenian descent Arman Tsarukyan has spoken about using the Armenian flag during his UFC fights. According to the athlete, he does not feel any disrespect towards Russia.

“I love Russia, I love living in this country. But in terms of the flag, I think the flag of Armenia represents me best, because I am Armenian. I always say that I am a Russian fighter who represents Armenia,” ESPN quotes Tsarukyan.

Tsarukyan posted his first message on social media after beating Dariush

Arman had his last fight at UFC on ESPN 52. He knocked out American Beneil Dariush in the first round. After the fight, Tsarukyan asked for the opportunity to fight Islam Makhachev for the UFC lightweight championship.


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