{"id":6795,"date":"2026-03-12T20:56:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T19:56:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/?p=6795"},"modified":"2026-03-13T15:05:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T14:05:16","slug":"tsarukyan-chokes-out-mokaev-at-hype-fc-and-calls-out-oliveira-a-strategic-move-in-the-ufc-lightweight-chessboard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/tsarukyan-chokes-out-mokaev-at-hype-fc-and-calls-out-oliveira-a-strategic-move-in-the-ufc-lightweight-chessboard\/","title":{"rendered":"Tsarukyan Chokes Out Mokaev at Hype FC and Calls Out Oliveira: A Strategic Move in the UFC Lightweight Chessboard"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the constantly evolving landscape of mixed martial arts, top lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan<\/span><\/span> continues to assert his presence on the global stage\u2014even outside the octagon of the Ultimate Fighting Championship<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n

Headlining the Hype FC<\/span><\/span> event, the Armenian fighter faced British prospect Muhammad Mokaev<\/span><\/span> in a high-level grappling match scheduled for a single ten-minute round.<\/p>\n

The contest, however, did not reach the final bell. At 7:46<\/strong>, Tsarukyan secured a perfectly executed rear-naked choke, forcing Mokaev to lose consciousness. The finish highlighted not only Tsarukyan\u2019s physical dominance but also the refined grappling intelligence that has become a hallmark of his fighting style.<\/p>\n

A technical battle despite the size difference<\/h3>\n

From a tactical standpoint, the matchup was particularly intriguing. Mokaev typically competes in the flyweight division, while Tsarukyan stands among the elite of the lightweight class.<\/p>\n

Despite the size disadvantage, the British fighter initially displayed impressive defensive resilience, relying on his wrestling background to neutralize early exchanges. Yet as the match progressed, Tsarukyan\u2019s pressure, positional control, and superior strength gradually tilted the balance in his favor, culminating in the decisive submission.<\/p>\n

The victory further reinforces Tsarukyan\u2019s reputation as one of the most complete fighters in the lightweight ecosystem.<\/p>\n

Calling out Oliveira: a calculated message<\/h3>\n

The real significance of the evening came after the fight. Having been awarded the Hype FC championship belt, Tsarukyan used his post-fight interview to reaffirm his ultimate ambition: capturing the UFC lightweight title.<\/p>\n

In doing so, he directly called out Brazilian star Charles Oliveira<\/span><\/span>, who recently claimed the BMF title after a dominant win over Max Holloway<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n

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Arman Tsarukyan puts Muhammad Mokaev to SLEEP in the Hype Brazil main event. \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n

(Via @guicruzzz<\/a>) pic.twitter.com\/0t6o1wYfvc<\/a><\/p>\n

— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) March 12, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n