"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."
"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."
Arman Tsarukyan, a UFC lightweight contender currently sidelined from title contention, faces former UFC flyweight Muhammad Mokaev in the main event at Hype FC on March 11 in Rio De Janeiro. Tsarukyan recently competed in freestyle wrestling against Georgio Poullas at RAF 6, winning but causing arena chaos after punching Poullas. His scheduled rematch with Poullas at Hype FC fell through when Poullas withdrew, preferring RAF competition. Mokaev, an undefeated fighter, had his UFC contract unexpectedly not renewed after defeating Manel Kape in 2024. The UFC reportedly warned Mokaev to change his grappling-heavy fighting style. Since leaving the UFC, Mokaev has competed at Karate Combat and became the inaugural Brave Combat Federation flyweight champion via head kick knockout.
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