Ares FC 28: Sola vs. Caio is a mixed martial arts event promoted by Ares FC to take place on January 18, 2025 at the Palais Nikaïa in Nice, France.
Fight Card
Main Card (UFC Fight Pass)
Axel Sola vs. Lucas Caio 155 lbs Lightweight Championship
Josh O'Connor vs. Azize Hlali 145 lbs Vacant Featherweight Championship
Xavier Lessou vs. Paweł Biernat 265 lbs Interim Heavyweight Championship
Lynne Lessou vs. Shamara Braga 145 lbs
Kenzo Soares vs. Sofiane Boukichou 265 lbs
Yazid Chouchane vs. Danillo Santos 155 lbs
Preliminary Card
Dione Abdoulaye vs. Ghassen Jbalia 145 lbs
Emanuele Sabatino vs. John Caseneuil 170 lbs
Zakaria Elhanna vs. Danny Hartwell 265 lbs
Batsukh Uuganbayar vs. Vitor Enrique de Oliveira 125 lbs
Elie Makongo vs. Harold Andres Osorio 185 lbs
Background
The stage is set for an unforgettable night of MMA action as Ares FC 28 takes over the Palais Nikaïa in Nice, France, on January 18, 2025. This event promises to deliver explosive fights, fierce rivalries, and high-stakes championship battles that will have fans on the edge of their seats.
At the top of the fight card, the Lightweight Championship will be decided in a highly anticipated showdown between Axel Sola and Lucas Caio. Sola, a master of technical striking, faces off against the relentless aggression of Caio, whose dynamic style has made him one of the most dangerous contenders in the division. With both fighters hungry for the title, this bout promises to be a war of wills, with the victor walking away as the new lightweight king.
But the excitement doesn’t stop there. The vacant Featherweight Championship is also up for grabs, and Josh O’Connor and Azize Hlali will leave it all on the line for the chance to claim it. O’Connor’s tactical wrestling meets Hlali’s explosive striking in what’s sure to be a back-and-forth battle. Whichever fighter can impose their style will have the opportunity to etch their name in Ares FC history as the next featherweight champion.
In the heavyweight division, Xavier Lessou and Paweł Biernat will square off for the Interim Heavyweight Championship. Both men are known for their devastating knockout power, and when these two heavyweights collide, you can expect nothing short of chaos. Lessou’s athleticism will be tested against Biernat’s raw strength, and the fight could end in a blink of an eye with one powerful strike.
The women’s division will also take center stage, as Lynne Lessou and Shamara Braga go head-to-head in a highly anticipated battle. Both women are known for their aggression and determination, and this 145 lbs showdown is expected to be an all-out war. The stakes are high as they both seek to prove they belong at the top of the division.
Then, in a heavyweight clash that could steal the show, Kenzo Soares faces off against Sofiane Boukichou in a fight where anything can happen. With both fighters capable of delivering devastating knockouts, the winner could take a major step toward establishing themselves as a true force in the division. One punch could decide this one, so don’t expect it to go the distance.
Finally, the lightweight bout between Yazid Chouchane and Danillo Santos promises to bring fast-paced action and a finish that could come at any moment. Both men are known for their aggressive striking, so expect a thrilling contest as they battle for supremacy in the 155 lbs division.
Before the main card kicks off, the preliminary bouts will feature rising stars eager to make their mark. With fighters like Dione Abdoulaye, Zakaria Elhanna, and Batsukh Uuganbayar looking to prove themselves, the action will be fast and furious from start to finish.
