Abdul-Aziz Abdulvakhabov vacates ACA lightweight title; Shaikhayev becomes champion

ACA president Magomed Bibulatov announced significant title changes and upcoming fights at a press conference in Saint Petersburg. Abdul-Aziz Abdulvakhabov has vacated the lightweight championship, with interim champion Daud Shaikhayev now elevated to undisputed champion status. ACA 204 in Omsk in July will feature Shlemenko vs. Emeev as the main event, with Shurkevich vs. Dudaev as co-main. ACA 206 in Moscow in August will showcase two title fights: A. Vakhaev vs. Aliakbari in the headliner and Shaikhayev defending against B. Tumenov in the co-main event. Additional fights announced include Khabibullin vs. Grozin and Matmuratov vs. Sulumov for the Omsk card.