WATCH: Rare footage of Arman Tsarukyan getting knocked out COLD goes viral ahead of Charles Oliveira fight

UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan's knockout loss in his second professional MMA fight resurfaces on the internet.

WATCH: Rare footage of Arman Tsarukyan getting knocked out COLD goes viral ahead of Charles Oliveira fight

Arman Tsarukyan knocked out in his second pro fight ( Image via X )

UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan is one of the top promising contenders in the division. Video of his first professional loss has caught the attention of fans on social media ahead of his UFC 300 bout. Here is what happened:

Arman Tsarukyan and Alexander Belikh faced each other back in 2015 during MFP: Cup of the Western Borders. In this fight, Alexander Belikh defeated Arman Tsarukyan, knocking him out in just 30 seconds of the first round. This was Arman Tsarukyan’s only loss by stoppage, and it came in his second professional fight. The fight was quick, and Alexander Belikh brutally finished a young Tsarukyan.

YouTube video

Alexander Belikh is a professional MMA fighter from Blagoveshchensk, Russia. He holds a professional record of 9 wins and five losses. However, not much information regarding this Russian fighter is out there. Meanwhile, 27-year-old Arman Tsarukyan is currently fighting in the lightweight division in the UFC. Tsarukyan boasts a professional record of 21 wins, three losses, and 0 draws.

Arman Tsarukyan started his UFC career with a debut against Islam Makhachev in April 2019. The duo fought in the undercard at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleynik. Despite losing the fight, Tsarukyan showcased his talent and has since made a name for himself in the lightweight division. Before entering the UFC, he trained with the MFP Team, competing in the lightweight division.

Fans react to clip of Arman Tsarukyan getting knocked out

Arman Tsarukyan is now one of the top contenders in the lightweight division. The video of his first knockout loss caught the attention of fight fans on social media.

Arman Tsarukyan fighting Islam Makhachev
Arman Tsarukyan fighting Islam Makhachev (via Forbes)

Fans flocked to the comment section to share their reaction to a young Tsarukyan getting knocked out cold in his second professional MMA bout. Here are some of the reactions from X:

https://twitter.com/Randomguy_6/status/1744556258810573170
https://twitter.com/Noel97638588/status/1744589628806435156

The fans discussed the possibility of a knockout happening to Tsarukyan again. Arman Tsarukyan is now set to face former champion Charles Oliveira in a lightweight contender fight at UFC 300. The fight promises to be a high-stakes event, determining the challenger for the UFC lightweight belt.

In case you missed it!