Shovkhal issued a challenge to Arman Tsarukyan, offering 500,000 rubles if Tsarukyan can score a point against him within one minute in a wrestling match. Tsarukyan immediately accepted the challenge. Shovkhal mentioned he is preparing to wrestle an Olympic champion soon and offered to give Tsarukyan a leg submission advantage. The playful exchange between the two fighters was captured on video. Tsarukyan confidently stated he would be able to score against Shovkhal. The challenge represents a wrestling-focused competition outside their regular MMA commitments.
