Muhammad Mokaev gives honest reaction after submission loss to Arman Tsarukyan

Muhammad Mokaev has reacted to his submission defeat at the hands of Arman Tsarukyan at Hype Brazil last night.

When you talk about the best mixed martial artists currently competing outside of the UFC, Muhammad Mokaev has to be a featured part of that conversation. The flyweight star has achieved some great things already throughout the course of his career, and he’s continuing to keep busy as he awaits the opportunity to (hopefully) compete in the sport’s biggest promotion once again.

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Of course, there are some issues that need to be ironed out, but nobody can deny the heart and determination that Mokaev has. If you needed any further proof of that, just go and watch his effort against Arman Tsarukyan at Hype Brazil, in what proved to be a really competitive encounter despite the clear size difference between them.

After his submission loss, during which he looked visibly upset, Mokaev had the following to say on social media.

0 excuses
If I get another opportunity like this in my life, I will take again and again

Competed against one of the best lightweights on 2 days notice , 45lb difference

Win or learn, go out there and challenge yourself , that’s the message to all youth

See u at the top ❤️

— Muhammad Mokaev (@muhammadmokaev) March 12, 2026

Mokaev reflects on Tsarukyan defeat

“Back to flyweight [laughing face emoji]. Never give away 25kg anymore.”

“0 excuses. If I get another opportunity like this in my life, I will take again and again. Competed against one of the best lightweights on 2 days notice, 45lb difference. Win or learn, go out there and challenge yourself, that’s the message to all youth. See u at the top.”

At this point, it will certainly be interesting to see what the future holds for a young prospect who, at any point, could jump in and become a real player in the UFC’s flyweight division.

What did you make of Muhammad Mokaev’s performance against Arman Tsarukyan? Let us know your thoughts on this in the comments below, BJPENN Nation!