Ivan Romanov (10-2) has signed with French MMA promotion ARES FC and will make his debut against Zaurbek Sabanov (3-0). The bout is scheduled for June 6 at ARES FC 41 and will take place in the heavyweight division. This represents Romanov's first fight with the French organization. Details about Romanov's previous fights or his reasons for joining ARES FC are not provided in the announcement.
Ivan Romanov has signed with French MMA promotion ARES FC and will make his debut for the organization against Zaurbek Sabanov at ARES FC 41 on June 6, with the bout set to take place in the heavyweight division.
The signing marks a new chapter for Romanov, who arrives at ARES FC carrying a 10-2 professional record. The announcement does not detail his previous organizational affiliations or the circumstances behind his move to the French promotion.
Sabanov, meanwhile, enters the fight undefeated at 3-0 and will look to test himself against a significantly more experienced opponent in what shapes up as a meaningful step up in competition for the prospect.
Why it matters
- Romanov's 10-2 record makes him one of the more accomplished heavyweights to compete under the ARES FC banner, raising the profile of the card.
- Sabanov's unbeaten 3-0 mark will face its sternest test to date against a veteran with more than a dozen professional bouts.
- A heavyweight contest of this experience gap carries clear divisional implications within ARES FC, with a Romanov win likely positioning him near the top of the organization's heavyweight rankings immediately.
