Overview
- UFC middleweight Sharaputdin “Shara Bullet” Magomedov and lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan are set for a Hype FC submission-only BJJ title bout on December 30 in Yerevan, Armenia.
- Magomedov warned that Tsarukyan’s prior wins “won’t help him in this one,” framing the matchup as a chance to sharpen his wrestling against a higher-profile opponent.
- Tsarukyan claimed on Instagram that Magomedov did not board his flight to Armenia, while Magomedov’s coach said their original flight was canceled and accused Tsarukyan of talking “rubbish,” referencing the UFC 311 pullout.
- With the UFC’s new Paramount+ deal debuting at UFC 324 on January 24, 2026, Magomedov argued the promotion favored Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title to court Western audiences.
- Staying active outside the Octagon, Tsarukyan recently won an ACBJJ title and is booked for a RAF wrestling match against Lance Palmer on January 10 in Sunrise, Florida, as both fighters showcase unusual training clips, including grappling on ice and tree takedowns.