Aren Akopyan Takes Revenge Over Imran Bukuev at ACA 197 in Moscow (VIDEO)

Armenian MMA fighter from the “Lion Heart” club, Aren Akopyan (19-3-1), scored a confident victory over Imran Bukuev (18-5) in their rematch at ACA 197, which took place on December 5 in Moscow. Akopyan won by unanimous decision — 30:27, 30:27, 30:27 — fully controlling the fight.

Throughout all three rounds, Aren demonstrated dominance both in striking and grappling, leaving no chances for his opponent and confidently avenging his 2022 loss to Bukuev. Akopyan is now on an impressive seven-fight winning streak; his last defeat was, in fact, to Bukuev.

Another Armenian fighter, Hayk Kazaryan, also earned a victory at the same event, further strengthening the success of Armenian MMA representatives in ACA.