VIDEO: Arman Tsarukyan 'runs over' influencer in fight outside of UFC.

Arman Tsarukyan is ranked second in the lightweight division. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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Arman Tsarukyan showed that he is not messing around when it comes to fighting. Coming off a loss to Colby Covington at RAF 11 and amid rumors that he will face Charles do Bronx at UFC 331, the Armenian found time to compete in a grappling duel at Hype FC, held this Saturday (1), against Indian influencer Ankit Baiyanpuria, and gave his rival no chance.

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In the very first seconds, Tsarukyan went on the offensive and applied his arsenal of takedowns, giving no room for a response. The influencer tried to defend himself, but ended up completely dominated. His technical superiority was evident, and the Armenian finished the fight with an arm-lock at 2 minutes and 20 seconds.

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Arman Tsarukyan armbars Indian influencer Baiyanpuria

I mean what did we expect 😭 pic.twitter.com/MbJmYIdqxB

— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) August 1, 2026

Rumors point to Arman Tsarukyan's rematch against Charles do Bronx at UFC 331

Arman Tsarukyan and Charles Oliveira faced off at UFC 300. Photo: Reproduction/X

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According to information released by journalist Manouk Akopyan and later confirmed by Leo Guimarães, Arman Tsarukyan 's next UFC fight will be against Charles Oliveira.

According to the Brazilian journalist, the duel will not be for the BMF belt, currently held by Charles. Initially scheduled for three rounds, the fight had a change of plans, and the UFC opted to make it the main event, with five rounds.

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