Mon. Apr 6th, 2026

Injured Azat Hovhannisyan Secures Hard-Fought Victory Over Eduardo Baez

At the Meta Apex event in Las Vegas, USA, former title contenders Azat Hovhannisyan (23-6, 17 KOs) from Armenia and Eduardo Baez (25-8-2, 10 KOs) from Mexico delivered an expectedly thrilling boxing match. The fight began unfavorably for Hovhannisyan, as his left hand was visibly bothering him. This allowed Baez to be aggressive, landing a series of precise blows. Despite the early injury, Hovhannisyan managed to turn the tide of the fight and secure a hard-fought victory.

By Jack Thornley

Jack Thornley is a passionate MMA journalist based in Bristol. With over a decade covering everything from local amateur bouts to international UFC events, Jack brings an insider's perspective to his articles. His candid interviews with fighters reveal the human stories behind the combat.

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