PetrosyanMania introduces new championship titles in Milan
The PetrosyanMania combat sports event moves into a new era on Saturday, November 7, at the Allianz Cloud in Milan, The Shield Of Sports reported. This edition marks the first following the retirement of Giorgio Petrosyan and introduces the organization’s own titled championship circuit.
The card features 20 total matches, divided into 12 preliminary bouts and eight main card fights. Beyond the new championship titles, the event includes two major tournaments: the PetrosyanMania Grand Prix for athletes under 70 kg and a K-1 World GP qualification tournament for athletes under 90 kg.
Championship bouts and tournament structures define the card
The main card focuses on the coronation of several new champions. The WAKO Pro Italian female title at 55 kg will be contested between Ilaria Pizzuti and Houda Boutebdja. Following this, the event will crown the inaugural PetrosyanMania European champions in the 60 kg division with Fabrizio Ruggiero against Aleksandre Mukbaniani, and in the 77 kg division with Ilyass Chakir against Andrea Luigi Rigamonti.
World titles are also on the line in two weight classes. In the 70 kg division, Samo Petje will face Stas Kazantsev, while Eddy Vinotti will compete against Stefan Vranceanu for the 65 kg PetrosyanMania World Title.
The K-1 World GP 2027 qualifying tournament involves eight athletes competing in the under-90 kg category. The preliminary rounds include quarter-final matches featuring Samuele Pugliese against Maikel Frank, Alexandru-Iulian Amaritei against Aaron Măcăilă, Amin Aarafa against Loïc Njeya, and Cristiano De Toffol against Lucian Genunchi. These winners will advance to the semifinals and eventually the final held during the main card.
The PetrosyanMania Grand Prix for the under-70 kg category features four Italian-trained athletes: Aimane Farjaoui (Action Team Italia), Laurentiu Partenie (Team Warriors Milano), Haitham El Mazahi (Team Tsunami Petrosyan), and Mouhamed Niang (XXL Combact Team / Team Lamonica). The tournament will proceed through semifinal rounds before the final match on the main card.
UFC fighter Arman Tsarukyan sponsors performance bonus
A €5,000 bonus has been added to the evening’s incentives. During the weigh-in, it was announced that UFC fighter Arman Tsarukyan has provided the funding for this prize, which will be awarded to the athlete responsible for the best match or the best knockout of the night.
Full fight card for PetrosyanMania 2026
The complete scheduled matchups for the event are as follows:
Preliminary Card
- 63 kg: Andrea Mengarelli vs. Fallou Fall
- K-1 World GP 2027 Qualifying – Quarter-Final A (90 kg): Samuele Pugliese vs. Maikel Frank
- K-1 World GP 2027 Qualifying – Quarter-Final A (90 kg): Alexandru-Iulian Amaritei vs. Aaron Măcăilă
- K-1 World GP 2027 Qualifying – Quarter-Final B (90 kg): Amin Aarafa vs. Loïc Njeya
- K-1 World GP 2027 Qualifying – Quarter-Final B (90 kg): Cristiano De Toffol vs. Lucian Genunchi
- Muay Thai – 74 kg: Mohamed El Aamraoui vs. Mihai Cernescu
- 90 kg: Ludovico Toia vs. Sammy Tevette
- Grand Prix – Reserve Bout (70 kg): Aymen Kamil vs. Ouassim Touzi
- Grand Prix – Semifinal A (70 kg): Aimane Farjaoui vs. Laurentiu Partenie
- Grand Prix – Semifinal B (70 kg): Haitham El Mazahi vs. Mouhamed Niang
Main Card
- 80 kg: Andrea Festa vs. Riccardo Ivasco
- K-1 World GP 2027 Qualifying – Final (90 kg)
- Grand Prix – Final (70 kg)
- WAKO Pro Italian Title – 55 kg: Ilaria Pizzuti vs. Houda Boutebdja
- PetrosyanMania European Title – 60 kg: Fabrizio Ruggiero vs. Aleksandre Mukbaniani
- PetrosyanMania European Title – 77 kg: Ilyass Chakir vs. Andrea Luigi Rigamonti
- PetrosyanMania World Title – 70 kg: Samo Petje vs. Stas Kazantsev
- PetrosyanMania World Title – 65 kg: Eddy Vinotti vs. Stefan Vranceanu
Streaming and broadcast details for fans
The event at Allianz Cloud begins with the preliminary card at 17:30 local time. While specific broadcast details for the preliminary card have not been released, organizers noted the possibility of a live or on-demand stream via the official PetrosyanMania YouTube channel.
The main card is scheduled to begin at 21:00 local time. This portion of the event will be broadcast live via the DAZN streaming service, which requires an active subscription for viewing.
Watch PetrosyanMania live on DAZN
Where can I watch the PetrosyanMania main card live?
The main card will be streamed live on DAZN. A subscription to the platform is required to access the broadcast.
What time does the event start in Milan?
The preliminary card begins at 17:30 local time at the Allianz Cloud, with the main card following at 21:00 local time.
Is there a prize for the best fighter of the night?
Yes, UFC fighter Arman Tsarukyan is sponsoring a €5,000 bonus that will be awarded to the best match or the best knockout of the event.
The event marks the first major iteration of the PetrosyanMania brand following the retirement of Giorgio Petrosyan.
