ARES FC 37 Weigh-In Highlights — Augen vs Shiguemoto Face-Offs (Nice 2026)
ARES FC 37 ceremonial weigh-in — Nice, France
The first ARES FC card of 2026 is here. From the Riviera to the scales in Nice, every fighter hits their mark, stares down their rival, and sets the tone for fight night. This weigh-in recap pulls the key moments, face-offs, and match-ups fans are buzzing about ahead of ARES FC 37.
Key match-ups you’ll see on stage
- Virgil Augen vs Henrique Shiguemoto — official face-off for Augen vs Shiguemoto.
- Moreno Kacapor vs Xavier Lessou — tense staredown ahead of Kacapor vs Lessou.
- Ylies Djiroun vs Antonio Roberto — veteran savvy vs hungry momentum.
- Rony Bouzy vs Sofiane Boukichou — heavyweight energy you can feel from the walk-outs.
- Andrey Tyshchenko vs Moustapha Aida — crisp boxing vs dangerous counters.
- Amir Aliev vs Denis Palancica — clash of styles to watch closely on the scales.
Face-off notes & storylines
Augen brings that calm, clinical look he’s known for, barely blinking during the stare with Shiguemoto. The size optics at the face-off will matter on fight night, and the crowd picked up on it instantly. For Kacapor vs Lessou, the tension was obvious — a quick, respectful glove touch followed by a long hold on the eyes. Expect early leg kicks and a strong clinch game there.
Heavyweights Bouzy vs Boukichou drew some of the loudest reactions; both looked dialed in and lean for big men. Meanwhile, Tyshchenko vs Aida gave us a cool, no-extra-noise stare — the kind of vibe that often explodes once the bell rings. Keep an eye on Aliev vs Palancica as a potential sleeper; both appeared fresh and confident after clean makes on the scale.
What clean weights mean for this card
When everyone looks sharp at the ceremonial weigh-in, pace and durability typically trend up across the card. It’s good news for fans who want finishes and momentum swings, especially in match-ups like Augen vs Shiguemoto and Kacapor vs Lessou. With no last-minute drama on the stage, coaches can stick to Plan A, and that often produces the cleanest versions of each athlete’s A-game.
How to use this weigh-in to predict fight night
Use the staredowns to track range battles: who edges closer, who angles off, who forces a step back. Pair that with each fighter’s known tools — for instance, the poised, linear entries you expect from Augen versus the pressure bursts likely from Shiguemoto. For Bouzy vs Boukichou, listen for the corner cues during the face-off; they often hint at the opening salvo (low kicks vs jab feints, wrestling look vs pocket brawl).
Final word
ARES FC 37 arrives in Nice with a full slate of intriguing match-ups and zero scale drama. If the energy on stage is any indication, this card is set to start fast and finish strong. Catch the replays of the best face-offs here, revisit the match-ups above, and lock in your picks before the lights go down.
