Ahead of his highly anticipated title fight against reigning champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 311, Arman Tsarukyan caused a stir when the latest photos from his training camp went viral. The pictures, which showcased his extraordinary physique, quickly gained attention across the internet. Known for his formidable build, and impressive flexibility, the Armenian appeared to be in a peak condition as he prepared for his rematch against Makhachev.

While a few speculated that Arman Tsarukyan might be “juiced up,” such claims were in the minority. Nevertheless, ‘Ahalkalakets’s’ almost superhero-like appearance has awed many fans. Among those joining the growing admiration was Joe Rogan, who, along with his guest, actor and comedian Bryan Callen, discussed the fighter’s unique athleticism on JRE #2257.

Rogan, clearly impressed, remarked, “I was watching Arman Tsarukyan, who’s fighting Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title next weekend, and he was doing this mobility and flexibility routine. This is insane! He’s so jacked and so mobile—more than I think anybody I’ve ever seen.” When Rogan displayed Tsarukyan’s photo on the screen, his guest’s reaction was immediate: “Oh, Jesus Christ!” Callen, equally surprised, jokingly questioned his sexuality, quipping, “Dude, I thought I was straight this whole time.”

‘Ahalkalakets’s flexibility has long been a point of admiration, with his recent fight against Charles Oliveira standing out as a prime example, where Tsarukyan delivered a flawless axe kick to Oliveira’s head. His viral training videos further demonstrate his remarkable mobility. Now, as the No. 1 contender in the lightweight division, Tsarukyan is poised to make history as the first Armenian UFC champion. The big question is: will Tsarukyan’s extraordinary physique give him the edge over Islam Makhachev’s well-rounded skill set?

MMA expert comes clean on Arman Tsarukyan’s ripped physique

Earlier this month, in an interview with Recorder MMA, Arman Tsarukyan reflected on his more than five-year journey since his first loss to Islam Makhachev. He stated, “I’ve poured everything into this—my time, my money, my health, and everything else.” His unwavering dedication has brought him closer to securing a lightweight title shot, with a chance to settle the score with the Dagestani phenom. As time has passed, the Armenian’s body and performance have shown remarkable improvement, leaving MMA fans in awe of his growth.

However, strength and conditioning coach Adam Lusby finds it hard to believe that Tsarukyan’s impressive physique is simply the result of vegetables and prayer. In a candid post on his Instagram, Dr. Lusby addressed the situation: “I don’t want to hear anything about how this is just vegetables and prayers. It’s not, guys. Just stop being silly. Am I jealous of his body? Yes, I am—it even made me question my own sexuality. But the facts are the facts: this man might be— I don’t wanna get sued—might be juiced out of his fu—ng mind.”

What are your thoughts on Arman Tsarukyan’s impressive physique? Do you believe he has what it takes to dethrone Islam Makhachev as the 155lbs kingpin? With the reigning champion’s all-around skill set, can ‘Ahalkalakets’s’ flexibility give him the edge at the upcoming UFC 311? Share your thoughts below.