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Army of Fighters 6 Set for a Major Istanbul Showdown: Melis Nazlıcan Talun vs. Fatima El Ftam

Sep 25, 2026

Army of Fighters 6 Set for a Major Istanbul Showdown: Melis Nazlıcan Talun vs. Fatima El Ftam

ISTANBUL — The countdown to Army of Fighters 6 has entered a new phase, with the Istanbul-based combat sports organization preparing for another major night of action on November 20, 2026, at Grand Cevahir Hotel.

But this edition carries an additional significance: women fighters are entering the Army of Fighters stage, putting Melis Nazlıcan Talun directly into one of the event’s most closely watched matchups.

Talun is set to face Fatima El Ftam, creating a high-intensity international clash between two fighters with significant competitive experience.

Army of Fighters Opens the Door to Women Fighters

Founded in Istanbul in 2019, Army of Fighters has developed its event structure around professional combat sports and the promotion of emerging talent.

AOF 6 marks another step in that development with women’s competition entering the organization’s event lineup. For the promotion, the inclusion of female athletes adds a new dimension to an already international fight card.

The event is scheduled to feature six fights, with four matchups already announced and two additional heavyweight bouts expected to complete the card.

At the center of the women’s matchup is Melis Nazlıcan Talun.

Melis Nazlıcan Talun Makes Her Army of Fighters Debut

Talun enters the Army of Fighters 6 card following notable success in Muaythai, including competition in the women’s 51 kg category at the EMF Euro Elite Muaythai League.

Her European success has placed her name in the spotlight, and her AOF debut now gives her an opportunity to bring that experience to one of Istanbul’s major combat sports events.

The matchup is not simply another entry on the card. It represents Talun’s first appearance under the Army of Fighters banner and places her against an opponent with an international championship background.

Fatima El Ftam: UAE Champion Stands Across the Ring

Standing opposite Talun will be Fatima El Ftam, a 26-year-old fighter listed at 167 cm and 52 kg.

Her profile records six professional fights, five victories and one defeat, including one knockout. She represents Tiger Kickboxing and works under coach Salah Trabelsi.

El Ftam is also listed as a UAE Muay Thai Champion and UAE Kickboxing Champion, with a third-place finish at a World Cup in Uzbekistan.

Those credentials give the Talun-El Ftam matchup an unmistakably international character.

On November 20, the question will be how Talun’s Muaythai experience translates against an opponent who has already competed successfully across multiple combat sports disciplines.

Erkan Keskin and the Army of Fighters Structure

Erkan Keskin, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Army of Fighters, is among the central figures behind the organization’s continued event development.

Under the AOF structure, the promotion has continued to combine established fighters with younger talent, while expanding the competitive profile of its events.

The inclusion of women on the AOF 6 card is therefore an important part of the organization’s latest event structure rather than a side feature.

Ibrahim Murat Gunduz Supports Talun and Army of Fighters

Ibrahim Murat Gunduz has also been publicly associated with support for Army of Fighters and Melis Nazlıcan Talun.

Gunduz has previously highlighted the quality of the organization and expressed support for Talun’s development as a fighter. His involvement adds another layer of attention around the AOF 6 women’s matchup.

However, the spotlight ultimately belongs to the fighters and the organization: Army of Fighters 6 is building its identity around the competition inside the ring.

Melis Talun, Her European Success and the Sedat Peker Statement

Talun’s recent story has also attracted attention beyond the ring.

Following her European success, Talun made a public statement dedicating her achievement to Sedat Peker. The statement subsequently drew attention across digital and media channels.

That episode became part of the broader public discussion surrounding Talun, but her competitive record remains the central sporting element of her appearance at Army of Fighters 6.

Now, her next chapter will be written inside the ring.

Four Fights Already Announced for AOF 6

The current Army of Fighters 6 card includes four announced matchups:

Fatima El Ftam vs. Melis Nazlıcan Talun
Ahmed Fisal vs. Beytullah Gökalp
Mohamed Salah Trabelsi vs. Muammer Can Eker
Bryan Ermel vs. Bayram Eren Celep

Two further fights are expected to complete the six-fight program, with heavyweight competition planned for the remaining positions.

TV8.5 and International Broadcast

Army of Fighters 6 is scheduled to be broadcast live on TV8.5, giving the event a wider Turkish audience.

The event’s international broadcast network is also listed to include platforms such as DAZN, PrimeFight and FightBox HD, extending the reach of the Istanbul event beyond the domestic market.

November 20: Talun vs. El Ftam Takes Center Stage

The date is set.

November 20, 2026. Grand Cevahir Hotel, Istanbul.

Army of Fighters 6 is preparing to bring another international combat sports night to Istanbul, but the introduction of women fighters gives this edition an additional storyline.

For Melis Nazlıcan Talun, it is an Army of Fighters debut.

For Fatima El Ftam, it is another international test.

And for Army of Fighters, it is another opportunity to demonstrate the scale and direction of its growing fight platform.

The countdown to Talun vs. El Ftam has begun.

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