VIDEO: Tsarukyan puts on a show and finishes Mokaev in a UFC renegade fight on Hype FC Brazil

Tsarukyan celebrates victory at Hype FC Brazil. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/hype.fighting

Se Arman Tsarukyan He is not on good terms with the UFC's top brass, but outside the octagon, he has been performing frequently and impressing. And, this Wednesday (11), the Armenian achieved a great victory. In the main fight of Hype FC Brasil, an event held in Rio de Janeiro, 'Ahalkalakets' made short work of Muhammad Mokayev In the battle of renegades in Dana White's organization, the athlete finished the Russian at 7 minutes and 46 seconds in a grappling match that lasted ten minutes.

The duel pitted two grappling specialists against each other, and the physical factor gave Tsarukyan the advantage. Being a lightweight (up to 70,3 kg), the Armenian pressured and controlled Mokaev, one of the best flyweights (up to 57 kg) in the world, who accepted the fight at the last minute. Arman took his opponent down, took his back, and remained calm.

It's true that the Russian didn't give up and tried to disrupt his opponent as much as possible, but despite his movements, it was no use. Based on technique, 'Ahalkalakets' confirmed his status as favorite, submitting 'The Punisher' with a rear-naked choke.

Brazilians draw.

Besides Arman TsarukyanThe first Hype FC event in Brazil also featured four UFC athletes competing in the most important fights and grappling events. Jean Silva e Bryce mitchell They finished in a draw in the rematch because there was no submission. It's worth remembering that, in the world's largest MMA organization, the Brazilian submitted 'Thug Nasty' in the second round in 2025.

The pair engaged in an intense fight, with Jean taking the initiative and seeking to put on a show with takedowns, acrobatic moves, and submission attempts. Mitchell, in turn, also sought takedowns and to gain an advantage in the grappling exchanges.

Those who also acted included Edson BarbozaAt the event, the veteran tested his strength against Shara Magomedov And the match also ended in a draw, because neither team managed to get a shot on goal.

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