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Arman Tsarukyan officially changes nickname to Batman

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 7:00 AM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Arman Tsarukyan officially changes nickname to Batman

Summary

Top-ranked UFC Lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan announced on August 17, 2026, that he is officially changing his nickname from "Ahalkalakets" to "Batman." This decision comes after fans campaigned for the change, referencing Tsarukyan's impressive fighting skills and his online persona as the Armenian Bruce Wayne. Tsarukyan, who is currently on a five-fight win streak, will compete against Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331 next month. A victory could position him for a title shot against champion Justin Gaethje, whose return date remains uncertain.

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By the Numbers

•Arman Tsarukyan changes nickname to Batman
•Previously known as Ahalkalakets, referencing hometown
•Currently on a five-fight win streak
•Next fight is against Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331
•Potential title shot against Justin Gaethje awaits

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What they're saying

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Goodbye Ahalkalakets, hello Batman! On Monday, top-ranked UFC Lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan revealed to Ariel Helwani that he’s officially changing his nickname to “Batman.” For years, Tsarukyan’s official nickname “Ahalkalakets,” a reference to his hometown, but fans have pushed for the change. Tsarukyan has been repeatedly called the Armenian Bruce Wayne/Armenian Batman online, a reference […]
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