Three Armenian Fighters Competed at BetCity Fight Nights 136 in Rostov-on-Don

On April 24, the BetCity Fight Nights 136 tournament took place in Rostov-on-Don, where three Armenian athletes entered the ring. The evening delivered spectacular knockouts, intense fights, and even controversial judging decisions.

Markaryan’s Spectacular Knockout

Eduard Markaryan secured one of the most impressive victories of the night by knocking out Akim Bartenev in the second round. The decisive moment came after a perfectly timed spinning kick that left his opponent with no chance.

The fight was held under kickboxing rules with MMA gloves, adding extra speed and excitement.

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Bagratunyan Maintains Perfect Record

Undefeated Armenian fighter from Rostov, Eduard Bagratunyan (11-0), faced a tough challenge against Magomedrasul Gidzhimagomedov (3-1).

The bout went the full three rounds and ended with a unanimous decision victory for the 23-year-old Armenian fighter — 29-28.

• Bagratunyan confidently controlled the first two rounds
• Faced serious pressure in the third round
• Managed to endure and secure the win

He successfully preserved his perfect record.

Petrosyan Eliminated in Grand Prix Quarterfinal

Former UFC fighter Armen Petrosyan (9-7) failed to advance in the heavyweight Grand Prix, losing to Mikhail Kolobegov (16-8).

The fight went the distance and ended in a unanimous decision victory for Kolobegov: 30-27, 30-27, 29-28.

Controversial Decision and Judge’s Explanation

After the fight, an unusual moment occurred: promotion head Kamil Gadzhiev invited the chief judge into the ring to explain the result, as part of the audience and Petrosyan himself disagreed with the decision.

The judge explained:

• The fighters were equal in technical performance
• Advantage was given to Kolobegov for being the aggressor
• The decisive factor was control against the cage