Arman Tsarukyan vs Ankit Baiyanpuria - Hype Armenia LIVE streaming, TV channel, start time & where to watch
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan takes on Indian fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuria in Yerevan.
Hype Armenia will be headlined by a crossover grappling clash between UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan and Indian fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuria, with the two set to compete in a submission-only match this weekend.
Tsarukyan, one of the elite names in the UFC lightweight division, has not fought inside the Octagon since defeating Dan Hooker in November 2025, though reports have linked him to a possible rematch against former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira in September.
Baiyanpuria, meanwhile, has no professional MMA or grappling record and is best known for the viral 75-day fitness transformation challenge that made him one of India’s biggest influencers.
The bout headlines Hype Fighting’s latest card, which also features a bare-knuckle title clash between Nikarkho and David Khachatryan.
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Hype Armenia (August 1, 2026): Timings and Telecast details
- In India, the event starts at 06:30 PM IST on W.TV.
- In the United States, the event starts at 09:00 AM ET, 08:00 AM CT & 06:00 AM PT on W.TV.
- In the United Kingdom & Ireland, the event starts at 02:00 PM BST on W.TV.
- In Armenia, the event starts at 05:00 PM AMT (local time) on W.TV.
- In Bangladesh, the event starts at 07:00 PM BST on W.TV.
- In Saudi Arabia, the event starts at 04:00 PM AST on W.TV.
- In Australia, the event starts at 11:00 PM AEST on W.TV.
- In France, Germany & Italy, the event starts at 03:00 PM CEST on W.TV.
- In Brazil, the event starts at 10:00 AM BRT on W.TV.
- In Mexico, the event starts at 07:00 AM CST on W.TV.
- In Singapore & China, the event starts at 09:00 PM SGT/CST on W.TV.
- In Nigeria, the event starts at 02:00 PM WAT on W.TV.
- In South Africa, the event starts at 03:00 PM SAST on W.TV.
- In Japan, the event starts at 10:00 PM JST on W.TV.
When and where is the fight between Arman Tsarukyan & Ankit Baiyanpuria taking place?
The two will collide at Hype Fighting, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Tashir Arena in Yerevan, Armenia.
Does Ankit Baiyapuria have any MMA or grappling experience?
No, Ankit Baiyapuria does not have a documented background in professional MMA or competitive grappling. He is best known as a fitness influencer, making this appearance a crossover into the combat sports world.
Where can fans tune in to watch the fight live?
The event airs from 17:00 local time (6:30 PM in India) and will air on W.TV. International fans will likely be able to watch it on Hype Fighting’s YouTube channel. However, this is yet to be confirmed.
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