Meet Armen Petrosyan: The UFC Star with a Global Background

Armen Petrosyan is making waves in the UFC, with a record of 4-2 and six impressive knockouts under his belt. Born in Krasnoyarsk, Russia, on November 3, 1990, Petrosyan holds dual Russian and Armenian citizenship. His journey in combat sports began with Muay Thai, where he won gold at the IFMA World Muay Thai Championships in 2015 and 2017, and silver in 2016. In 2018, he transitioned to MMA, debuting with a first-round knockout at WCSA Combat Ring. Petrosyan's striking prowess caught the attention of Dana White's Contender Series, leading to his UFC debut in 2022 against Gregory Rodrigues. He's since been gaining recognition in the promotion and will face Sharaputdin Magomedov at UFC 308. Petrosyan's religious background is hinted at through his Instagram posts, suggesting he is Christian.