In this week’s episode of the Armenian Sports News Podcast, Andre Khatchaturian sits down one-on-one with Hype FC CEO Armand Martirosian. Martirosian discusses a potential matchup between Arman Tsarukyan and Dillon Danis, and reveals that Georgio Poullas walked away from a $2.6 million opportunity to face Tsarukyan. Plus, special guest Lev Sarkisyan makes an appearance.

Armenia’s rise in women’s football isn’t accidental — it’s being built.

In this exclusive ASN interview, Maral Artin opens up about her journey from Bayern Munich to representing Armenia on the international stage, and why wearing the red, blue and orange means everything to her.

Artin discusses:

• Leaving the German pathway to take the “difficult way” with the Armenian women's national team

• Armenia’s recent momentum

• The growth of the Women’s National Team under its current staff • Playing for the Armenian diaspora around the world

• Inspiring the next generation of young Armenian girls

• Armenia’s World Cup qualifying push and what comes next

From pride to patience to ambition, this is a conversation about identity, responsibility, and building something bigger than yourself.

Can Armenia make a serious push toward the Women’s World Cup? The journey continues.

At long last, Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani makes his UFC debut. The fast-rising welterweight prospect sits down with Jason Takhtadjian to discuss fight week emotions as he prepares for his UFC debut in Houston against Philip Rowe. He also discusses the pressure of finally arriving on MMA’s biggest stage, and why he believes this moment was destined. Lebosnoyani reflects on his journey, the sacrifices made, and the mindset he’s bringing into the Octagon. “It’s what I was born to do.” Full interview with one of the UFC’s most intriguing rising prospects.