Eduard Vartanyan vs Aliyev Prediction
On August 16, Minsk will host the Fight Nights tournament. The main event features Armenian native Eduard Vartanyan taking on Dagestani fighter Akhmed Aliev. Initially, Vartanyan was set to face Marif Piraev, who withdrew due to health issues. Aliev, the promotion's lightweight champion, stepped in on short notice to replace him. How will this bout unfold? Find out in our prediction!
H2H Stats Fights and Previous Results
Eduard Vartanyan Player Overview
Eduard Vartanyan is a fighter who needs no introduction. He made history as the first interim lightweight champion of ACB in 2017, clinched the ACA Lightweight Grand Prix in 2023, and is widely regarded as the best lightweight outside the UFC. Vartanyan is currently on an impressive nine-fight winning streak that began in 2018, with his latest triumph coming against Alexander Grozin in August. His overall MMA record stands at 26-4.
Match Results: Eduard Vartanyan
Akhmed Aliyev Player Overview
Ahmed Aliev (22-8) is a 34-year-old MMA fighter renowned for his knockout power and thrilling fighting style. A practitioner of Wushu Sanda and a former amateur world champion, Aliev has earned the nickname "The Butcher" for his aggressive stand-up game. He favors swift and powerful punches and kicks, with his signature spinning techniques often leading to knockouts. In his previous bout, the Dagestani fighter triumphed over Alexander Sarnavskiy, reclaiming the Fight Nights title.
Match Results: Akhmed Aliyev
Editor's Prediction
Vartanyan is undoubtedly the favorite in this matchup, as he is simply on a higher level. However, it's too early to count Aliev out. He has been in a training camp, preparing for his September rematch against Sarnavskiy, so he will enter the fight in good shape. We anticipate that the champion will put up a strong challenge against Eduard and at the very least, won't lose in the early rounds.
