Landrush vs. Nikarcho fight in Yerevan becomes a contender bout for the Hype FC title

Hype FC has officially announced that the bouts between Lendrush “Leko” Akopyan – Amirkhan “White Lion” Oev and Tornike “Toko Gaz” Svanidze – Ibrahim “Nikarcho” Islamov will receive contender status in the Hype FC bare-knuckle rankings at 77 kg.

According to the promotion’s representatives, regardless of the outcomes of these two fights, a title bout in the welterweight division is planned for spring 2026 at the largest stadium in Georgia.

Grand Event in Yerevan — December 30, 2025

The Hype FC show will take place on December 30, 2025, at the Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concert Complex and promises to become one of the biggest combat events in Armenia’s history. Organizers are preparing a stacked fight card, and the main highlight of the evening will be the appearance of UFC star Arman Tsarukyan, who will compete in a grappling match in his home country. The name of his opponent remains undisclosed.

Hype FC Card: Yerevan

Grappling — Main Event

• Arman Tsarukyan vs. TBD

Bare-knuckle fights

• Lendrush “Leko” Akopyan vs. Amirkhan “White Lion” Oev

• Tornike “Toko Gaz” Svanidze vs. Ibrahim “Nikarcho” Islamov

• Sulim “Villain” Bisultanov vs. Islam “Sheikh” Ibragimov

• Gennadiy “Motivator” Makaryan vs. Shamil “Black Prince” Hasanbekov 2

• Roman “Tornado” Kalashyan vs. Suleyman “Executioner” Makhmadov

• Edgar “Rybaka” Oganesyan vs. Khochbar “Specnaz” Dakaev

• Vage “Mex” Sarukhanyan vs. Gadji “Rock” Makhdiyev

• Armen Ataev vs. Isa Alibekov

Date, venue and tickets

• December 30, 2025

• Karen Demirchyan SCC, Yerevan

• Tickets: (link)