Arman Tsarukyan passed one of the biggest tests of his career in flying colours at UFC Vegas 49.
The Armenian dominated Joel Alvarez with his wrestling and ground and pound on route to a second-round TKO win.
Alvarez was badly cut towards the end of round 1 and was not able to intelligently defend himself for the rest of the fight.
Check out the highlights.
Arman Tsarukyan vs. Joel Alvarez
Absolute prospects here, folks. #UFCVegas49 pic.twitter.com/NWesqx5gF5
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) February 27, 2022
Arman Tsarukyan vs. Joel Alvarez 
Tsarukyan with a beautiful elbow that opens up Alvarez.
— MMA ON BLAST (@Blastmma) February 27, 2022
The lightweight division just got put on NOTICE
[ @ArmanUFC | #UFCVegas49 ] pic.twitter.com/3HDaoKx6P4
— UFC (@ufc) February 27, 2022
You're going to be hearing the name Arman Tsarukyan a LOT.
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) February 27, 2022
