Arman Tsarukyan vs. Shara Magomedov Grappling Match Ends in Disappointing Draw
The highly anticipated grappling matchup between Arman Tsarukyan and Shara Magomedov under the Hype Fighting banner ended in a disappointing draw, with neither fighter able to produce a decisive finish. The no-judges, no-time-limit contest, which took place at the Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concert Complex in Yerevan, Armenia, lasted only six minutes, leaving fans and spectators underwhelmed.
According to reports, Tsarukyan, also known as “Ahalkalakets,” initiated the first takedown attempt, setting the tone for the match. However, the opening exchange quickly stalled, with Magomedov briefly finding himself on top during the ensuing scramble, only for Tsarukyan to spring back to his feet. The sequence gave way to an extended stretch of clinch work and hand fighting that lasted over two minutes, with neither man posing any real threat of submission.
As the match progressed, Tsarukyan did generate some offense, launching a standing kimura attempt that Magomedov calmly shut down. Shortly after, the No. 1 UFC lightweight contender secured a clean takedown that drew a reaction from the crowd, only for Magomedov to scramble back to his feet almost immediately. In the final minute, Tsarukyan again lifted Magomedov and brought him to the canvas, briefly working from inside the guard before “Bullet” escaped once more.
Arman Tsarukyan’s Busy 2025 Schedule
After pulling out of his scheduled title fight against then-lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 311 in January, Arman Tsarukyan remained highly active outside the Octagon, keeping a busy 2025 schedule with multiple grappling appearances. According to LowKickMMA, “Ahalkalakets” opened his run with a decision victory over Makkasharip Zaynukov at Karate Combat 54 in May, before capping off the month with a submission finish against Patricky Pitbull at ADXC 10 in a quick turnaround.
Tsarukyan carried that momentum into September, adding another submission win to his resume at ACBJJ 18 by finishing MMA veteran Benson Henderson. The 29-year-old Armenian later shifted back to mixed martial arts, returning to the Octagon at UFC Doha, where he secured a submission victory over Dan Hooker. As reported by ESPN, Tsarukyan made another return to the grappling scene earlier this month at ACBJJ 20, where he earned a submission victory over Mehdi Baydulaev.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Arman Tsarukyan vs. Shara Magomedov grappling matchup, although highly anticipated, ended in a disappointing draw. Despite Tsarukyan’s busy 2025 schedule, which included multiple grappling appearances and a return to mixed martial arts, the match failed to deliver a decisive finish. As the MMA community looks forward to future events, fans can expect more exciting matchups and thrilling finishes from these talented fighters.
