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.

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.

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

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.

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 performance at the UEFA Nations League, and Hamlet Manukyan stealing the show at the FIG World Cup.

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.

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.

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, and recap an incredible weekend in Burbank, where tennis star Elina Avanesyan held a clinic for kids at Glendale's Homenetmen Ararat chapter.

0:00 Introduction

2:32 Armen Petrosyan loses at UFC 313

6:10 Armenia Lacrosse finishes 3rd at EuroLax Sixes

11:28 Armenia's dominate Azeris at U23 Euro Wrestling Championships

14:50 Jason's day with Elina Avanesyan

21:05 Athletes of the Week

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.

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