Mikhail Kolobegov defeated Armen Petrosyan via unanimous decision to advance to the semifinals of the Fight Nights light heavyweight grand prix. The victory marks a significant step forward for Kolobegov in the tournament bracket. Kolobegov's victory was decisive across all three judges' scorecards. The win positions him one step closer to the grand prix finals. Details of the fight performance were limited in the announcement.
Mikhail Kolobegov punched his ticket to the semifinals of the Fight Nights light heavyweight grand prix on April 24, 2026, defeating Armen Petrosyan by unanimous decision in a quarterfinal matchup that was settled clearly on all three judges' scorecards.
Petrosyan, nicknamed "Superman," entered the contest at 35 years old representing Armenia and fighting out of Academy MMA. The six-foot-three orthodox striker carries a professional record of 9-5 and brings genuine offensive output to every fight, landing 5.84 significant strikes per minute at a 53 percent striking accuracy rate. His grappling presence is minimal by comparison, averaging just 0.17 takedowns per 15 minutes and recording no submission attempts. Despite those striking credentials, he was unable to secure a favorable scorecard on fight night.
Verified data for Kolobegov was not available in the database at time of publication, so his record and physical stats are omitted here. What is confirmed is that his performance was convincing enough to earn a clean sweep of the judges, advancing him through the bracket.
Why it matters
- Kolobegov now moves into the light heavyweight grand prix semifinals, keeping his path to the tournament title intact.
- Petrosyan, at 35 and now 9-5, faces a pivotal moment in determining his continued role in the tournament circuit.
- The result sets up at least one semifinal matchup in the grand prix bracket, raising the stakes for the remaining competitors.
