Junior MMA worlds quarterfinals: Onik Martirosyan takes semifinal bronze
Armenia’s Onik Martirosyan took bronze in the 61.2 kg division after losing his November 5 semifinal to Russia’s Ali Khizriev by judges’ decision.
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Armenia’s Onik Martirosyan took bronze in the 61.2 kg division after losing his November 5 semifinal to Russia’s Ali Khizriev by judges’ decision.
Armenian mixed martial arts fighter Onik Martirosyan won bronze in the junior U20 61.2 kg division at the 2026 IMMAF World Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia. His semifinal loss to Ali Khizriev ended his bid for a place in the final.
Martirosyan reached the semifinal with wins over opponents from Ukraine, Switzerland and Tajikistan. He beat the Ukrainian by judges’ decision, stopped the Swiss fighter by technical knockout in the round of 16, and defeated the Tajik fighter by decision in the quarterfinals.
Martirosyan’s bronze was Armenia’s only medal at the championships, Sportaran said. Armenia sent 5 athletes: three seniors and two juniors.
Khizriev is scheduled to face Max Stary of the United States in the junior final on 6 November, with gold and silver still to be decided.
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