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Tsarukyan Challenges Makhachev After Draw with Magomedov

1/4/2026

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Arman Tsarukyan and Shara Magomedov fought a grappling match on December 30, 2025, in Armenia, which ended in a draw.
Tsarukyan was offered a match against Tom Hardy, a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, who declined due to filming commitments.
Tsarukyan questioned whether Islam Makhachev would accept a grappling match, citing his high earnings in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) as a barrier.

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Story summary

Arman Tsarukyan and Shara Magomedov fought a grappling match on December 30, 2025, in Armenia, which ended in a draw.
Tsarukyan was offered a match against Tom Hardy, a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, who declined due to filming commitments.
Tsarukyan questioned whether Islam Makhachev would accept a grappling match, citing his high earnings in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) as a barrier.