Arman Tsarukyan to face Muhammad Mokaev at Hype Brazil in Rio

On March 11, the Hype Brazil tournament will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, featuring an intriguing clash between well-known MMA fighters Arman Tsarukyan and Muhammad Mokaev.

The athletes will compete in a grappling match under submission-only rules.

Duration: 10 minutes
Rules: submission only (victory can be achieved exclusively via submission — choke or joint lock).

Both fighters are known for their strong wrestling and dominant ground control, making this bout one of the most intriguing matchups on the card.

Originally, Tsarukyan was scheduled to face Giorgio Poullas, but that match was canceled and postponed.

The Tsarukyan vs Poullas bout (rematch) is now scheduled for March 28 at the RAF 07 tournament, where the fighters will compete under freestyle wrestling rules.

Several UFC fighters are also announced for the Hype Brazil card:

• Jean Silva

• Sharabutdin Magomedov (Shara Bullet)

• Edson Barboza

• Bryce Mitchell

The tournament will take place on March 11 at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro and will be broadcast on the Triller TV platform.