Tsarukyan’s grappling match nearly ended in a brawl/ Tsarukyan vs Baidulaev full grappling match

In the main matchup of ACBJJ 20, top UFC lightweight Arman Tsarukyan faced Mehdi Baidulaev, the ACA bantamweight Grand Prix winner, who accepted the fight on short notice. The All Stars championship belt was on the line. The difference in size was immediately noticeable — Tsarukyan looked bigger and more physical. The bout started in a very competitive manner. The fighters worked in the clinch and got so caught up in the exchanges that they went out of bounds. Tsarukyan was awarded a point for a guillotine attempt. Then an unpleasant moment occurred: Baidulaev clipped Arman with an elbow, Tsarukyan responded with a knee strike, and after that Mehdi threw a front kick. All of this happened under rules that do not allow striking. After a pause and a discussion, Tsarukyan received a yellow card and the match resumed. Baidulaev attempted a takedown, but Tsarukyan countered well and took control himself. Arman looked for a choke, but Baidulaev defended and got back to his feet. The fighters stayed standing briefly before Tsarukyan took Mehdi down again and secured back control. Tsarukyan repeatedly attempted to finish the fight with a choke and eventually succeeded. With 12 seconds left, Baidulaev was forced to submit. #ufc #tsarukyan #grappling