ACA announces Abdulvakhabov vacates lightweight title, Shaikhayev now undisputed champ

ACA president Magomed Bibulatov held a press conference in Saint Petersburg where he announced major organizational changes and upcoming fight cards. Abdul-Aziz Abdulvakhabov has vacated the lightweight championship belt, with interim champion Daud Shaikhayev now elevated to undisputed champion status. ACA 204 is scheduled for July in Omsk, headlined by Shlemenko vs. Emeev, with a co-main event between Shurkevich and Dudaev. ACA 206 is set for August in Moscow, featuring championship bouts including A. Vakhaev vs. Aliakbari as the main event and Shaikhayev vs. B. Tumenov as the co-main event. Additional fights were announced for both cards including Khabibullin vs. Grozin and Matmuratov vs. Sulumov.