Boughanem wins by submission on his ARES debut
Youssef Boughanem defeats Mohamed Soumah in the opening round at ARES 44 on 31 October 2026 in Strasbourg.
A winning start with ARES
Youssef Boughanem won his ARES debut against Mohamed Soumah at the Zénith in Strasbourg on Saturday, 31 October. La Sueur and Boxemag report a first-round submission; La Sueur identifies the finish as a rear-naked choke.
A finish on the ground
La Sueur’s account describes Soumah putting Boughanem under pressure in the opening exchanges before Boughanem turned the contest around on the ground. For a fighter best known for his Muay Thai career, the method of victory gives this debut added significance: a submission provided the winning finish.
A new chapter to follow
The victory opens his run with the French promotion. Explore his FIGHT.MA profile for the milestones of his career across Muay Thai and MMA.