MMA fighter from Omsk, Hovhannes Voskanian (9-3), claimed victory over the previously undefeated Aslanbek Kodzaev (6-1) by unanimous decision and became the Open FC welterweight champion.
The fight took place on March 15 at the Open FC 51 tournament in St. Petersburg. It lasted all five rounds, with the 30-year-old Armenian fighter securing a 48-47 win. Voskanian outperformed his opponent in the second, third, and fourth rounds, ensuring his triumph.
After the fight, Voskanian expressed gratitude to his loyal fans and family members who traveled from Omsk—his hometown—to support him. He emphasized his connection to the region, calling himself a true "Siberian Armenian," and acknowledged the support of the Union of Armenians of Russia.
Hovhannes Voskanian made his Open FC debut in November 2021 and has since secured four victories in the organization.