08/01/2026
Ankit Baiyanpuria lost his match against Arman Tsarukyan on August 1, 2026, but it was a submission-only grappling match rather than a standard MMA fight. The highly anticipated crossover event served as the main event for the Hype Fighting Championship at the Tashir Arena in Yerevan, Armenia.
The match was strictly submission-only grappling, meaning no punches, kicks, striking, or judges' scorecards were involved. The bout could only end via submission or a tap-out.
UFC top lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan dominated the match using his elite ground game, slamming the Indian fitness influencer to the mat multiple times before forcing a tap-out with an armbar in the first round (roughly 3 to 4 minutes into the contest).
Despite having no professional combat sports experience, Ankit (famous for his viral 75 Hard challenge and traditional desi wrestling background) trained extensively in Dagestan to prepare for this extreme step up in competition.