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Arman Tsarukyan Submits Henderson, Eyes Future Showdowns

9/20/2025

Summary

Story summary

Arman Tsarukyan defeated Benson Henderson in a no-gi grappling superfight at ACBJJ 18 in Moscow on September 19, 2025, winning with an arm-triangle choke that rendered Henderson unconscious with 1:20 left.
This victory is Tsarukyan's third in 2025, following submissions against Makasharip Zaynukov and Patricky Pitbull.
The match honored late BJJ practitioner Ali Gaziev.
After the fight, Tsarukyan confronted former UFC fighter Mairbek Taisumov, suggesting a future matchup.
He remains active in grappling while awaiting a potential fight against lightweight champion Ilia Topuria.

History

Historical Context

The rise of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) in mixed martial arts (MMA) began with UFC 1 in 1993, where Royce Gracie demonstrated its effectiveness. This led to BJJ's integration into MMA training, significantly influencing fighter strategies. Arman Tsarukyan's victory at ACBJJ 18 on September 19, 2025, using an arm-triangle choke, highlights BJJ's enduring impact on modern MMA competition.

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Story summary

Arman Tsarukyan defeated Benson Henderson in a no-gi grappling superfight at ACBJJ 18 in Moscow on September 19, 2025, winning with an arm-triangle choke that rendered Henderson unconscious with 1:20 left.
This victory is Tsarukyan's third in 2025, following submissions against Makasharip Zaynukov and Patricky Pitbull.
The match honored late BJJ practitioner Ali Gaziev.
After the fight, Tsarukyan confronted former UFC fighter Mairbek Taisumov, suggesting a future matchup.
He remains active in grappling while awaiting a potential fight against lightweight champion Ilia Topuria.

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