Armenian Sports News Podcast

Armenian Sports News Podcast

Hosts Andre Khatchaturian and Jason Takhtadjian dive into the biggest Armenian sports headlines and interview a special guest every episode.

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July 1, 2025 34 mins

It’s the final day of June and the ASN Podcast is back! Andre Khatchaturian and Jason Takhtadjian break down the wild week in combat sports and Armenian athletics:

⏳ TOPICS THIS WEEK:

🏆 UFC 317 Recap – Ilia Topuria dominates Charles Oliveira and calls out Paddy Pimblett

😤 Arman Tsarukyan Snubbed Again – Is there a conspiracy? Dana White’s comments raise questions

🇦🇲 Keith Krikorian Shines at UFC BJJ 1 – A dominant win and a pro...

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In this exclusive interview, Armenian Sports News host Andre Khachaturian sits down with UFC BJJ lightweight standout Keith Krikorian, fresh off a highlight-reel face crank submission win at the inaugural UFC BJJ event in Las Vegas. Krikorian opens up about:

💥 Bouncing back from an upset on Road to the Title

🇦🇲 The powerful impact of his Armenian heritage — including his uncle’s service in the Artsakh War

🥋 How he transitioned ...

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Nikolai and Sebastian Terteryan, twin brothers from Denmark with Armenian roots, join Armenian Sports News to discuss signing with Golden Boy Promotions, their Olympic dreams, and their father’s boxing legacy. The rising stars talk loyalty, culture, and pride—plus what's next in their pro careers with debut fights set for July 12 in Fresno.

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🎙️ On this week’s ASN Podcast, Andre Khatchaturian and Jason Takhtadjian discuss the following:

🇦🇲 Arman Tsarukyan named UFC 317 backup

⚽ Henrikh Mkhitaryan & Inter Milan set for Club World Cup

🏆 FC Noah learns UCL opponent

🥊 Gor Yeritsyan returns to the ring

🏀 Armenia Basketball national team recap

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Andre Khatchaturian of Armenian Sports News goes one-on-one with UFC middleweight Edmen Shahbazyan, who previews his upcoming fight against Andre Petroski at UFC Atlanta. The interview is proudly powered by Your Favorite Attorney Nelson Gevorkyan Esq.

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Armenian Sports News' Andre Khatchaturian speaks with MMA super-prospect David Mgoyan, who talks about his recent success in professional circuits and desire to sign a UFC contract soon. Mgoyan also talks about his Armenian-Yezidi heritage and his goal of beating Jon Jones' record of becoming the youngest UFC champion.

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In this week's jampacked episode of the ASN Podcast, Andre Khatchaturian and Jason Takhtadjian analyze the breaking news of Albert Tadevosyan signing a UFC contract to fight Khaos Williams at UFC 316.

They also preview the UEFA Champions League final between Inter Milan and PSG and what Henrikh Mkhitaryan's future will be following the game.

Next, they examine David Mgoyan's chances of becoming the youngest UFC champion ever, talk ...

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In this week's episode of the ASN Podcast, Jason Takhtadjian and Andre Khatchaturian take a look at the biggest stories in the world of Armenian sports such as:

-- Karen Khachanov and Elina Avanesyan getting set for the French Open at Roland Garros

-- The Armenian men's and women's lacrosse teams prepare for the 2025 Heritage Cup

-- The Armenian gymnastics team featurning Artur Davtyan and Hamlet Manukyan get set for the European Gy...

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Andre Khatchaturian speaks with Armenia lacrosse head coach Morgan Radners and associate head coach Isabel Kubikian about the Armenian women's lacrosse team's upcoming international debut at the 2025 Heritage Cup in Boston.

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In this week's episode of the ASN Podcast, Jason Takhtadjian and Andre Khatchaturian examine how Dana White's announcement of this summer's UFC 317 card -- which includes Ilia Topuria fighting Charles Oliveira for the UFC lightweight championship -- impacts Arman Tsarukyan's chances to get a title shot.

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In this week's episode of the Armenian Sports News Podcast, Jason Takhtadjian and Andre Khatchaturian discuss whether Inter Milan's Henrikh Mkhitaryan was robbed of the game-winning goal late against FC Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League semifinals. They also discuss Armenia's success in the European Weightlifting Championship and the emergence of 17-year-old Hamlet Manukyan at the 2025 FIG World Cup.

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Manouk Akopyan speaks with Andre Khatchaturian and breaks down Noel Mikaelian's WBC cruiserweight championship fight against Badou Jack.

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Andre Khatchaturian of Armenian Sports News speaks with former Liberty University tennis star Marina Davtyan, who talks about her difficult journey from Armenia to professional tennis. Davtyan discusses the many injuries which held her back during her collegiate career and talks about how those hardships made her stronger. She also talks about how the Artsakh War impacted her family.

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In this episode of the Armenian Sports News Podcast, Andre Khatchaturian and Jason Takhtadjian explore the likelihood of Paddy Pimblett taking on Arman Tsarukyan in the UFC. They also break down Artur Aleksanyan's disappointing performance at the 2025 European Wrestling Championships and Malkhas Amoyan's triumph. They also explore the Armenian national hockey team's return to the ice, the Armenian women's national football team's p...

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Armenia track and field star Allison Halverson goes one-on-one with ASN's Andre Khatchaturian as they talk about Allison's challenges from being left off Armenia's Olympic team to achieving greatness in the women's decathlon.

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Jason Takhtadjian goes one-on-one with Armenian football midfielder Lara Kazandjian, who talks about making history for Armenian women's football and also playing professionally in France.

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In this week's episode of the Armenian Sports News Podcast, Jason Takhtadjian and Andre Khatchaturian take a look at Armenia's success at the U23 European Wrestling Championships, where two Armenians defeated Azerbaijani opponents and the EuroLax Sixes, where Armenia finished in third place in their first tournament since being admitted to World Lacrosse.

They also examine Armen Petrosyan's future after yet another loss at UFC 313,...

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Andre Khatchaturian of Armenian Sports News goes one-on-one with Armenian women's national team defender Savannah Taylor, who talks about the newfound energy and vibe of the team, which is resulting into success in the UEFA Women's Nations League.

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Andre Khatchaturian speaks with Mike and David Sargsyan, two pre-teen brothers who are dominating the sport of wrestling in Florida.

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ASN's Andre Khatchaturian goes one-on-one with UFC featherweight fighter Melsik Baghdasaryan, who talks about his Armenian patriotism, upcoming fight against Jean Silva and his hilarious Toyo Tires commercial.

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