Arman Tsarukyan returns to his side quest action, taking on influencer Ankit Baiyanpuria in a submission only grappling match at Hype FC.
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan has resumed his grappling world tour after a deflating defeat to Colby Covington under the RAF banner earlier this month in Milwaukee. For his latest side quest, Tsarukyan will battle Indian fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuria in a submission only grappling match under the Hyper FC banner.
The submission-only contest headlines the latest Hype Fighting event, scheduled for Sat., Aug. 1, 2026 at Tashir Arena in Yerevan, Armenia. The card also featured a bare knuckle title fight between Nikarkho and Khachatryan.
Arman Tsarukyan vs Ankit Baiyanpuria Hype FC result
Arman Tsarukyan defeated Indian fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuria by first-round armbar submission at a Hype Fighting Championship grappling event on August 1, 2026.
Reportedly, Ankit Baiyanpuria only started training grappling 10 days ago. When you watch the footage from their grappling match, that becomes very apparent.
Where to watch the Hype FC event?
The entire card was live-streamed for free on the official streaming platforms and YouTube channels. The official page of Hype Fighting has also announced and confirmed the news.
Hype FC follows strict submission-only grappling rules. This means no strikes, kicks, or punches are allowed, and elbows and knees are also forbidden.
A fighter can only be defeated if the opponent forces them to concede by a joint lock or legal choke, thus submitting to the victor. If neither of the two fighters secures a submission within the time allotted to them, the match ends in a draw or can go to overtime, but this decision depends on the rules and regulations.
The result for Arman vs Ankit was just about what everyone expected. Arman has significant experience and a huge advantage over Ankit, given that he is one of the most successful UFC lightweight contenders.
Ankit is a popular fitness figure on social media. He is known for his intense training videos and fitness challenges.
Watch Arman vs Ankit here:
Match Details
- Date: August 1, 2026
- Location: Tashir Arena in Yerevan, Armenia
- Format: Submission-only grappling (no striking, no judges/points)
- Result: Arman Tsarukyan secured multiple mat slams before forcing Ankit Baiyanpuria to tap out via an armbar roughly two and a half minutes into the first round.
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