Four major fights featuring Armenian athletes will take place today

This Friday, December 5, fans can expect a packed evening of combat sports — fights featuring Armenian athletes will be held in three different countries. Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming events.

ACA 197 in Moscow: two exciting bouts with Armenian fighters
Two Armenian representatives will compete at ACA 197 in Moscow.

Aren Akopyan (18-3-1) will face experienced Imran Bukuev (18-4) in a rematch of their 2022 title fight, which Bukuev won.

Hayk Kazaryan (16-5) will fight Georgian athlete Vazha Tsiptauri (14-6-1).

The broadcast is available on the official promotion platform: ppv.aca-mma.com.
The event starts at 16:00 Moscow time.

Fight Nights 131 in Rostov-on-Don: Bagratunyan and other Armenian fighters
At Fight Nights 131, Eduard Bagratunyan (9-0) will try to extend his undefeated streak in a bout against Saifulla Nuriev (2-0).

The fight card also includes bouts featuring Levanyan and Ambartsumyan.

The tournament will be streamed on Udar TV,
broadcast starts at 18:00 MSK.

Boxing in Italy: Geram Eloyan’s title opportunity
A major title fight for Armenian boxing will take place in Sardinia.
Geram Eloyan (13-5) will face Italy’s Francesco De Rosa (11-0) for the EBU European title. The broadcast will be available on Rai Sport TV.

Additionally, the IBA World Boxing Championships 2025 continues in Dubai, where Hovhannes Bachkov and Artush Hovhannisyan will compete today.