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Tsarukyan Submits Mokaev, Eyes Title Shot Against Oliveira

3/12/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Arman Tsarukyan defeated Muhammad Mokaev by rear-naked choke in a submission-only match at Hype FC in Rio de Janeiro, finishing at 7:46 of the first round.
Tsarukyan called out BMF champion Charles Oliveira, signaling a UFC title shot.
Mokaev stepped in on short notice, regrets moving up in weight, and will return to flyweight.
Arman Tsarukyan is scheduled to rematch Georgio Poullas on March 28 in Tampa, Florida.

History

Historical Context

The inaugural UFC event, UFC 1, took place on November 12, 1993, in Denver, Colorado, co-founded by Art Davie and Rorion Gracie. This groundbreaking tournament featured an eight-man format with minimal rules, aiming to showcase the effectiveness of various martial arts. Royce Gracie's victory highlighted the sport's evolution, paving the way for diverse skill sets and increased competitiveness among fighters like Charles Oliveira.

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Story summary

Arman Tsarukyan defeated Muhammad Mokaev by rear-naked choke in a submission-only match at Hype FC in Rio de Janeiro, finishing at 7:46 of the first round.
Tsarukyan called out BMF champion Charles Oliveira, signaling a UFC title shot.
Mokaev stepped in on short notice, regrets moving up in weight, and will return to flyweight.
Arman Tsarukyan is scheduled to rematch Georgio Poullas on March 28 in Tampa, Florida.

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