Ivan Romanov, with a record of 10-2, has signed with French promotion ARES FC. He will face Zaurbek Sabanov, who holds a 3-0 record, in a heavyweight bout. The fight is scheduled for June 6 at ARES FC 41. This marks Romanov's debut with the French organization.
Ivan Romanov has signed with French promotion ARES FC and will make his organizational debut against undefeated heavyweight Zaurbek Sabanov on June 6 at ARES FC 41.
Romanov enters the bout carrying a 10-2 professional record, bringing considerable experience to the French stage. The signing marks a new chapter for the heavyweight, who now looks to establish himself within one of Europe's rising MMA organizations.
His opponent, Sabanov, is unbeaten through three professional fights, carrying a perfect 3-0 record into what figures to be a significant step up in competition.
Why it matters
- Romanov's 10-2 record gives him a notable experience edge over the undefeated but less-tested Sabanov.
- The matchup pits established professional pedigree against unblemished momentum in the heavyweight division.
- A win for either man carries weight in the growing ARES FC heavyweight picture, with Romanov looking to hit the ground running in his promotional debut.
