Eduard Vartanyan (28-3) will compete in a grappling match against UFC fighter Levan Chokheli (15-3) at the Hype 19 tournament in Tbilisi on September 19.
Eduard Vartanyan is set to step onto the grappling mat when he faces UFC fighter Levan Chokheli at the Hype 19 tournament in Tbilisi, Georgia, on September 19.
Vartanyan enters the contest carrying a professional MMA record of 28-3, though no additional verified data is available to detail his physical or statistical profile beyond that mark. His grappling credentials will be put to the test in what shapes up as a high-profile submission-wrestling setting.
Chokheli brings a 15-3-0 MMA record into the matchup and, at 29 years old, is firmly in his athletic prime. The Georgian fighter stands five-foot-eleven and carries a 72-inch reach. His UFC statistical profile is an interesting data point heading into this contest: he lands an impressive 15.65 significant strikes per minute at a 54 percent accuracy rate inside the cage, painting the picture of an aggressive and precise striker. His recorded numbers show no takedown attempts or submission activity per 15 minutes in MMA competition, making this grappling format a notable departure from his usual game.
Why it matters
- Chokheli competing in a pure grappling format tests a side of his game that his UFC numbers have not reflected on the scorecards
- Vartanyan's 28-3 MMA record suggests seasoned experience, and the grappling setting may suit his own competitive background
- The Tbilisi location gives Chokheli a home-crowd atmosphere, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the spectacle
- Hype 19 continues to attract recognizable MMA talent for its submission grappling events, raising the profile of the format in the region
