There will be a sizeable weight discrepancy between the two main event grapplers at Hype FC.
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan will grapple former UFC flyweight Muhammad Mokaev in the main event at Hype FC on March 11 at the Farmasi Arena in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
Controversial Histories
Tsarukyan (23-3) has been active in grappling tournaments as he remains sidelined from the UFC lightweight title picture. Tsarukyan most recently competed in freestyle wrestling against social media grappling star Georgio Poullas, who seemingly committed multiple fouls during the match at RAF 6. Tsarukyan won the bout and punched Poullas, leading to absolute chaos in the arena. Tsarukyan was originally matched up in a submission grappling rematch against Poullas at Hype FC on March 11. However, the bout fell through soon after as Poullas pulled out, citing his preference to compete under RAF. Tsarukyan and Poullas are now scheduled to meet in a rematch at RAF 7 on March 28.
Meanwhile, Mokaev’s (15-0) UFC contract was bizarrely not renewed after a win over Manel Kape in 2024. While some blamed Mokaev’s conduct outside the Octagon, the undefeated flyweight claims he had been warned by the UFC to change his grappling-heavy style. Mokaev has since picked up a win at Karate Combat and recently became the inaugural Brave Combat Federation flyweight champion with a head kick knockout.
