India, Aug. 2 -- It was on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, that Indian fitness celebrity, Ankit Baiyanpuria, made his professional combat sports debut against No. 10-ranked UFC lightweight contender, Arman Tsarukyan, in a submission-only grappling showdown at Tashir Arena in Yerevan, Armenia, under the banner of Hype Fighting. Tsarukyan showed off his world-class credentials in professional grappling as he defeated the Indian social-media personality via submission of a leg choke in the headliner.

Ankit choked by Arman

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Ankit Baiyanpuria Displays Strength Before Arman Tsarukyan Takes Control

The headline grappling contest started with...